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Yep, I work as a social care worker and I'm seeing lots of new starts across a number of our teams here in Glasgow. All the best Rob.
 
Be careful what you apply for in the private care sector. You could get landed in a situation where you're the only person caring for 50 geriatrics. Happened to my nephew who had to resign because he couldn't handle it, which was completely understandable.

Cut those costs!!!!
 
I would think about working for myself somehow. There are usually lots of different opportunities (although maybe limited right now) such as courier/delivery; schools and colleges often need exam invigilators; i went into food (street food) this is still around. People working from home may still want their latte fix so think about a mobile coffee van in the rich suburbs etc etc. Take up any opportunity - what have you got to lose
 
You can ask for DoB on equality monitoring forms but the recruiter or interview panel shouldn't see

You can check ages if the applicant is likely to be doing or handling age related stuff. (serving/handling alcohol, handling knives etc).

Our application forms are now anonymous in that I don't get to see names on our online application form. Although the system fails when applicants upload their CV.
 
Del monaco said:
There are jobs in Care at the moment so may be worthwhile looking in that area.
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windhoek said:
Yep, I work as a social care worker and I'm seeing lots of new starts across a number of our teams here in Glasgow. All the best Rob.
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I think to be successful in care work requires infinite patience and empathy, and high emotional stability.

My father is in a home with advanced Parkinson’s disease. I have only admiration for the staff there.
 
My brother has worked in the care sector all his life. He retired in November and nothing would compel him to return despite being asked by his last employer. I also have severe arthritis in my right knee so have to be careful about anything particularly physical so I think a job in the care sector is out. If I could I’d return to self employment as a photographer but can’t see many people booking weddings and as I don’t have access to a studio, product photography isn’t an option. Shame PhD’s aren’t better funded, I could be a career student.
 
The point is for the OP to secure employment. It is then more viable for the OP to move to other areas because he is in employment.Care may not be a long term prospect but it gives the OP a foot in the door. When I had a gap, rather than sit and wait, I sought employment because it makes the employment journey look better. Gaps are questioned more thoroughly nowadays. I also think a good, enthusiastic and positive application subdues the ‘age’ thing.
 
I'm on LinkedIn in and found it very useful over the last few years.

I did manage to secure full time employment locally, after my contract role in Liverpool, finished in September, but the firm I started with were exceptionally disrespectful.

Even in these tough times, I left after 10 weeks, knowing I'm in competition with a lot in the same position. I'm an expert in my field and successful, but that goes to show how terrible that firm was.

I'd genuinely work for less money for decent firm, than a high ticket salary, for a bad one.

Sign up to the job boards and have a good CV.

If you want me to critique your CV, I'll happily help, as I was coached to write a very decent CV, and that's held me in good stead.

Depending on the job, I can tailer the CV to suit the role.

I do miss Liverpool and the sense of humour they folk have.
 
Del monaco said:
Gaps are questioned more thoroughly nowadays.
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Absolutely, we look at these very carefully, and read the personal statements in order to assemble the full narrative.

AnilS said:
I'm on LinkedIn in and found it very useful over the last few years.
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That varies hugely, we no longer use it as a direct recruitment tool. But we do look at the social media profiles of any shortlisted candidates.
 
snaphappybob said:
Undergrad and research masters both in English. Alas Relocating is not an option..
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Long shot, but as an interim maybe have a look at maven.co for small home-based projects that may need your skills in English (e.g. writing bespoke courses, product texts etc).
When I was last made redundant, I wrote 108 applications in my first 3 months - nothing really happened for 6 months - then 3 offers at the same time and re-started work at 9 months. Hang in there, best wishes.
 
Ageism is much less prevalent in contract jobs and if they like you they quite often offer for you to go permanent.
 
Del monaco said:
I’m in my mid fifties, a qualified teacher etc.
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snaphappybob said:
Undergrad and research masters both in English.
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Puzzled about the above, as I'd've thought that teachers at all echelons (except possibly tertiary) were still in short supply and therefore being recruited. O.p., you are certainly experienced, and that possibly counts for more than qualifications. You don't say which branch of English you 'mastered'; literature, language (grammar etc.) or other applications, but maybe there's a possibility of even now getting post-grad. training for entry to schools.

As a retired teacher at junior and secondary level plus specialist Eng. lang. teacher (E.F.L.), there are lots of advantages in joining at a mature age and with better disciplinary capability. However, I do admit to being out of touch with the current teaching situation. There are not many times I'm happy to be long retired, but this must be one, though I still miss teaching (E.F.L., that is; not kids !!!) and may well be past it anyway.;)
 
Mike Reed said:
Puzzled about the above, as I'd've thought that teachers at all echelons (except possibly tertiary) were still in short supply and therefore being recruited. O.p., you are certainly experienced, and that possibly counts for more than qualifications. You don't say which branch of English you 'mastered'; literature, language (grammar etc.) or other applications, but maybe there's a possibility of even now getting post-grad. training for entry to schools.

As a retired teacher at junior and secondary level plus specialist Eng. lang. teacher (E.F.L.), there are lots of advantages in joining at a mature age and with better disciplinary capability. However, I do admit to being out of touch with the current teaching situation. There are not many times I'm happy to be long retired, but this must be one, though I still miss teaching (E.F.L., that is; not kids !!!) and may well be past it anyway.;)
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I’d already secured a teaching role but had a gap until it started. I was also referring to age and not being overqualified.
 
matt j said:
What if they don't have one, does that go against them or irrelevant?
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I'd imagine no social media presence is a definite plus point. I switched mine off when I left my last job after a couple of decades.
 
Mike Reed said:
Puzzled about the above, as I'd've thought that teachers at all echelons (except possibly tertiary) were still in short supply and therefore being recruited. O.p., you are certainly experienced, and that possibly counts for more than qualifications. You don't say which branch of English you 'mastered'; literature, language (grammar etc.) or other applications, but maybe there's a possibility of even now getting post-grad. training for entry to schools.

As a retired teacher at junior and secondary level plus specialist Eng. lang. teacher (E.F.L.), there are lots of advantages in joining at a mature age and with better disciplinary capability. However, I do admit to being out of touch with the current teaching situation. There are not many times I'm happy to be long retired, but this must be one, though I still miss teaching (E.F.L., that is; not kids !!!) and may well be past it anyway.;)
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My masters was in creative writing but my research was in forensic linguistics (suicide notes) I began a PGCE in September '19 but the university struggled for placements which is a problem in the NW due to how many universities offer teacher training relative to the number of schools. I was placed in a school were no actual teaching took place and the university couldn't offer anything else and actually sent me back there for second placement. Long story short, my experience with the university as a mature student under-postgrad was excellent but the PGCE was very poor in comparison. I wasn't able to finish it (Covid/funding/lack of support) and to be honest the whole experience put me off teaching. I have utmost respect for the profession but it's not a role at my age I would like to go into.
 
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