Evenbreak invite disabled candidates to an exclusive ‘Meet the Sector’ Financial Service Webinar
Evenbreak, the world’s first global disability job board for disabled people and run by disabled people, is inviting disabled candidates to a webinar to hear how diversity helps to support the financial sectors. Representatives from Invesco, Fidelity International and M&G…
Homesitting could be the perfect ‘staycation’ for Brits wanting to holiday in the UK
Staycations grew in popularity following Covid restrictions on travel abroad in 2020-2022, and they are trend here to stay. New research by Cofton Holidays[i] revealed that 73% of adults are more likely to opt for ‘staycations’ in the UK instead of a…
Beat the retirement blues by becoming a homesitter
Retiring may lead to low mood or worsening existing symptoms of depression according to research[i] as people adjust to life without the routine of work. The Mental Health Foundation highlights that depression affects about 22% of men and 28% of…
Getting paid to sit in an empty house – How homesitters can protect against burglaries
New figures show theft is increasing in the UK, with Home Office data showing all theft crime is up 12% – with non-domestic burglary up 22% and domestic burglary up 6% in the first three quarters of 2022, compared with…
New Year, new career with St Andrew’s Healthcare – St Andrew’s Healthcare Recruitment Day – Friday 20th January 2023
A graduate with a first class degree in psychology has changed her career pathway to train as a mental health nurse after work experience inspired her to “make a real difference” to women’s lives. Abby Weston started at mental health…
New Year, new career – why Homesitting could be the ideal choice in 2023
In January, many people consider moving jobs or starting a new career. For retired people or those nearing retirement many may also be looking for something new to challenge them and top up their pension income. The cost of living…
Why home and pet sitting could be the ideal job choice for those ‘unretiring’ due to the cost-of-living crisis
A growing number of retired people are expected to be seeking new types of employment in a bid to make ends meet as the cost-of-living crisis impacts people’s pockets, with home and pet sitting a possibility for some looking to…
Why homesitting is the perfect flexible job for early retirees
In the summer analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies highlighted a big rise in the number of older workers choosing to retire early[i]. It found that there were almost half a million fewer people in paid work in the…
Retirees can boost mental wellbeing and their income by becoming homesitters
It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, which this year aims to make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority amid concerns around rising mental health issues. New research from Age UK[i] revealed the impact the pandemic…
Five things you never knew about homesitting
Savings on energy bills There are many benefits of becoming a homesitter, from exploring new parts of the UK to taking care of pets. What most people may not have considered it’s also a great way to make savings on…