What you will be asked for
When you register, we will ask for your CV, the kind of role you want, where you can travel to, when you could start and how you would like us to contact you. We will also need to confirm your identity and your right to work in the UK before we introduce you to anyone.
Tell us the things that did not work in your last job, too. They help us avoid wasting your time.
What to put on a care CV
Employers read care CVs quickly. Make the facts easy to find:
- Your current role, the setting and the type of care, for example nursing dementia care in a 60-bed home.
- Professional registration, such as your NMC or Social Work England registration, if you have one.
- Qualifications and training that matter for the role, including the Care Certificate or a Level 2, 3 or 5 qualification.
- Dates for every job, with a short line explaining any gaps.
- The things you have led or changed, in plain words.
Keep it to two pages if you can. A recruiter can help you tidy it up before it goes anywhere.
Agreeing terms before we start
The Conduct Regulations require an employment agency to agree its terms with you before providing any work-finding services. Ours are short and in writing. They say what we do, what we will not do, and that we will never charge you.
Before your CV goes anywhere
We will not send your CV to an employer without speaking to you first. When a role looks right, we tell you:
- Who the employer is, or, for a confidential search, the sector and size until you want to go further.
- What the role involves, the salary and the working pattern.
- Why we think it fits what you told us.
You decide. If you say no, nothing is sent. For the rest of a move, from interviews to your notice period, see our guide to changing jobs in health and social care.
What the employer receives
When we introduce you, the Conduct Regulations require us to give the employer the information we hold that is relevant to the role, such as your experience, qualifications and what checks have been completed. We will tell you what that includes before it goes.
Registering with more than one recruiter
That is your choice, and many people do. The risk is two agencies putting you forward for the same job, which is awkward for you and for the employer. Keep a simple list of who you have agreed to be put forward to, and tell each recruiter if a role has already been covered.
Your data rights
UK data protection law gives you the right to ask what personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected, and in many cases to have it deleted. Some records have to be kept for a set period by law. We will tell you which, if that applies. The Information Commissioner's Office explains your rights in full.
Questions
Do I have to pay to register?
No. Employment agencies are not allowed to charge you for finding you work, apart from a few exceptions in entertainment and modelling. You will never pay Crown Talent.
Will you tell my current employer?
No. We do not contact your employer. We only speak to your referees after an offer, and when you have agreed.
Can I ask you to delete my details?
Yes. Ask us and we will delete what we can. If we are legally required to keep a record for a period, we will tell you what and for how long.
Do I need to be actively looking?
No. You can register while you are still deciding. We will only discuss roles that make sense for you.
Sources
This guide covers England unless it says otherwise. It is general information, not legal advice. We review it when the rules change and update the date above.