Work and Travel in Worcestershire

WORK IN WORCESTERSHIRE ALL YEAR ROUND

Throughout the year there are many waitress, bar work and cleaning opportunities as Worcester is a city full of pubs, restaurants and bars. It is worth speaking to the managers and staff directly at these facilities, however larger chains such as Wetherspoons and Costa require you to apply online.

There are also many care homes in Worcester looking for workers and volunteers alike to assist caring for the elderly.

Schools and nurseries throughout Worcester and the surrounding area are also consistently looking for staff to care for and assist children in education whether in a supervisor, child care or teaching role, there are lots of opportunities here, and there is special demand for teaching assistant and care staff to assist children with disabilities.

SEASONAL WORK IN WORCESTERSHIRE

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Worcestershire. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

The race course operates over the summer and has summer work vacancies in cleaning, bar work and waitressing.

The university also employs students and the public over summer to clean, work in the canteen, research, and more, all the details can be found on the university website and are updated regularly.

AUTUMN

What kinds of work are there in Worcestershire in autumn? Maybe it's harvest time, but do people need the help of foreigners for either cheap labour or expertise? This is the kind of thing we need to know here.

WINTER

Skiing in Worcestershire - does it exist? Is there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Worcestershire in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Worcestershire in the winter or if you are a host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN WORCESTERSHIRE

Portuguese people have part-time jobs here at cafes and fast food restaurants, Czech citizens have jobs within the University of Worcester. There are many Europeans and Chinese students and citizens in Worcester looking for and more often than not, successfully finding work and working opportunities. The attitude seems positive as Worcester is a fairly multicultural population especially due to the University and proximity to Birmingham. Foreigners seem to be able to receive work and are treated as fairly within their jobs as are native British workers.