How we support our candidates
At PSR, we want to make sure we provide an inclusive and accessible experience for all of our candidates. We have a selection of resources available to support you throughout the recruitment journey and once you’re in assignment with PSR.
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We have resources available from the Guaranteed Interview Scheme to Reasonable Adjustments.
Find out more below.
Our team are on hand to support you through your PSR recruitment journey.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
If you are a veteran, military spouse/partner or have a disability, you could benefit from a guaranteed interview for the role which you are applying for. Watch our video to find out more.
Careers support for disabled candidates
Find relevant and accessible careers support, delivered by career professionals with lived experience of disability through AMS Diversity & Inclusion Alliance partner, Evenbreak.
Reasonable Adjustments
A reasonable adjustments process that supports candidates who need it through the recruitment and onboarding process and beyond.If you require any reasonable adjustments, there is a designated section within our application form where you can provide further information.
If you’d prefer to speak to someone, you can discuss reasonable adjustments with our recruitment team once they contact you to discuss your application.
If you are applying via a third party, please inform the recruitment agency of any reasonable adjustments and they will liaise with the PSR recruitment team on your behalf.
I found the process brilliant and I really am an advocate of it. I’m sure lots of candidates will be grateful for it.
Anonymous Contractor on the Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Wellbeing
We have resources available to support you during your contract, from access to the Umind wellbeing app to other guidance documents.
Wellbeing Guidance
A guide to the wellbeing support available to contractors, plus some useful links to further information and guidance.
Unmind
Your wellbeing is our priority. If you work with PSR, you’ll get access to leading wellbeing app Unmind, which provides you with preventative measures to encourage positive wellbeing. Our Admin & Clerical workers are supported by measures provided by Brook Street.
The Five Ways to Wellbeing
Well done to Public Sector Resourcing for bringing on Amiqus. It’s the best onboarding platform I’ve come across as a contractor, and my experience has been seamless. As a designer, I’ve found the UI and UX amazing. I was asked for feedback today and I couldn’t think of anything for the section asking me, “anything else?”
Soni Kaur, PSR Contractor - Feedback on their PSR Onboarding
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PSR is a government-let organisation that connects talented contractors with government departments and bodies. We’re managed by AMS, a leading workforce solutions organisation on behalf of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS).
PSR is a framework with multiple service lines meaning there are numerous ways that you could engage with PSR either as a limited business, an umbrella worker or a PAYE worker.
You can register for PSR using the 'Sign In/Register' tab at the top of our website or you can apply for one of our live roles by clicking here. You can also find out more about our customers and the sectors that we supply to here.
Security Vetting requirements will vary from customer to role requirements. As an indicator, you will usually be expected to provide confirmation of your right to work along with other proofs of identify and referencing checks. In some cases you may be required to undergo enhanced clearance checks such as DBS or similar.
Please contact our 24/7 chatbot, Vero or our helpdesk for further information. If you are engaged through an agency or Umbrella company, you should get in touch with them in the first instance.
The typical date for payments is Friday however this can vary if you are engaged through an agency or Umbrella company, or are a limited business. Please check with your contract provider to confirm your payment date.
My role is to advise the PSR team, our Tailored Supply Chain and customers on best practice when it comes to identifying, engaging and selecting talent from underrepresented groups. I’m determined to keep championing our Guaranteed Interview Scheme and ensure DEIB is on everyone’s agenda.
Natalie Taylor, Diversity Specialist, PSR