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New Rules & Free Rapid Home Testing for Employers

On the day when the Stay At Home rule ends and the Rule of 6 (outdoors) comes into force and when shielding is due to end in 2 days, from 6th April, the workplace testing programme will supply home test kits to companies with over 10 workers where it is not possible to set up testing on-site, due to a lack of space or because companies operate across multiple sites.

Businesses across the country will be eligible to order the home test kits online to distribute to their employees. These self-test kits will be picked up by staff from their employer with clear instructions about how to take the test. Staff will then complete the home test in the normal way, before reporting their results to the NHS using the provided gov.uk address.

Businesses are encouraged to register before 12th April in order to access free tests until the end of June, even if they’re not yet open or are not able to start using the tests straight away. Start HERE.

CoronavirusTesting will form a crucial part of everyday life as parts of society reopen. Regular testing could be the difference between a workplace being able to stay open and operational, or needing to close due to a Covid-19 outbreak.

For many employers on-site testing has already become an essential part of its employee offer and a routine part of working life.

Around 1 in 3 people with coronavirus don’t have symptoms, which means they could be spreading the virus in workplaces without knowing. The Government has also confirmed twice-weekly home testing using lateral flow tests for free to all adults in households with Primary, Secondary school and College aged children and young people, including childcare and support bubbles.

The Official of National Statistics (ONS), in response to the NHS Test and Trace, revealed that 86% of people testing positive for Coronavirus are fully complying with self-isolation guidance for their full isolation period. The majority of respondents (68%) also fully understood the self-isolation guidance. Of people who did not fully comply, the most common breaches were to buy food, get medicines or medical appointments.

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2021 Census Officers Sought

The census only happens every 10 years and counts every person and household in England and Wales.  Thousands of people are being hired in a range of exciting temporary roles to make Census 2021 a success.

If you like being out in the community and talking to people, this is the role for you. You will be working alone but with the support of your team of up to 12 Census Officers and team leader. Knocking on doors, you’ll encourage residents to complete the census. This involves visiting different properties in an assigned area, sometimes several times, making return visits when necessary.

Census Officers contribute to the overall success of the census. The goal is to make people aware why the census is important and feedback information that keeps the address register up to date.

Census Officer:

  • Location – 26,500 roles across England and Wales.
  • Salary – From £11.22 per hour dependent on location.
  • Hours – 2nd & 3rd Intake; 15, 25 or 37 hours per week.
  • Contract duration – 2nd Intake; 16 March to 29 April 2021, 3rd Intake; 23 March to 29 April 2021,
  • Application window – 2nd Intake; 21 December 2020 to 11 February 2021, 3rd Intake; 4 January to 19 February 2021

There are no fixed daily normal working hours. However, you are required and agree to work your duties within the hours detailed below:

  • Monday to Saturday, between 9am and 8pm.
  • Sundays and Bank Holidays, between 10am and 4pm.

In addition, a minimum of 60% of these hours are to be worked during the following times:

  • Monday to Friday, between 4pm to 8pm.
  • Saturdays, between 9am and 8pm.
  • Sundays, between 10am and 4pm.

The main purpose of your role is to encourage the people in your area to complete their Census 2021 online questionnaire.

When you apply for any role on the census, you’ll need to complete a number of steps as part of your application. They have outlined these steps in detail, to help you understand what to expect – Click HERE.

To register you will be asked to provide:

  • Your full name (this will be your Legal name as on official documentation)
  • Full postal address
  • Email address
  • Mobile number

Register HERE.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS)is carrying out this census in partnership with the Swiss company Adecco.  Adecco is reported to be the world’s second largest Human Resources provider and temporary staffing firm.Scroll#Broadwindsor,#Burstock,#Blackdown,#Drimpton,#Hursey,#Kittwhistle,#Seaborough,#Dorset,#WestDorset,#Census2021,#ONS,#Adecco,#CensusOfficer,#Community,#StayAtHome,#BeSafe,#StaySafe,