FAQs

How much does it cost to use the Curious about Care quiz?

Using the Curious about Care quiz is completely free. It was designed to help the social care sector and want as many people to be able to use it as possible.

What will happen with my data/email address?

In order to use the quiz, recruiting managers are required to share their name and email address with the researchers at the University of York. We are always keen to improve and develop and build on the quiz platform so we may be in touch to discuss your experiences and seek your advice on changes. We may invite you to participate in future research.

How many scenarios should I pick?

All quizzes will include 3 required scenarios – Lazslo, Stephen and Miss Holtby – as a minimum. The more scenarios you pick the more accurate the tool assessment will be. Therefore, we suggest you pick 2-3 additional scenarios as a minimum (so 5-6 overall).

Are the scenarios fictional?

The scenarios are based on interviews with real social care staff, but have been anonymised and adapted.

Were the scenarios tested?

Yes – the scenarios were extensively tested with over 250 people including those with and without experience working in homecare.

How long does the quiz take?

This will depend on the number or scenarios you select. If you select all 11 scenarios, we estimate the quiz will take approximately 15-20 minutes. If you select 5-6 scenarios, we estimate it will take 8-10 minutes to complete.

How will I know when a candidate has completed the quiz?

You will receive an email each time someone completes the quiz associated with your unique link. I his will include the candidate details, their score on the traffic light system and also a detailed list or their answers.

Do I need to create a different quiz for each applicant/candidate/quiz taker?

No – you can use the same link for multiple people. If however, you want to use different scenarios for different job roles, you can create different quizzes.

What should I do if a candidate has a ‘red’ traffic light score?

The Curious about Care quiz is one part of the recruitment process and not the definitive answer to their suitability for care work. Should a candidate achieve a low score, this means that their answers on Curious about Care were some way off what people with lived experience value in support. However, the Curious about Care quiz does not give an option for people to explain their answers. we advise that you discuss any concerning answers at interview, and allow people to explain their thinking and interpretation. This will give you a fuller picture of their values, and also identify possible areas for training or clarification.

Contacts

If you have any questions, comments or concerns please email curious-about-care@york.ac.uk and one or the team will get back to you.

Acknowledgements

The Curious about Care resource was developed by the University of York supported by Skills for Care, and designed by PLMR Ltd. The research was supported through the generous advice of LMCP. This study is funded by the National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research (SSCR). The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NIHR or Department of Health and Social Care.