Wrong hourly rate on contract?

snodgrass

Sorry to keep bothering you and moaning, but I have another question.
I went for an interview today, it was from the directgov site, advertised at £6.50-£7.00 an hour for 30 hours.It is for homecarers, which I have 12 years experience of in nursing homes etc, it is through an agency, who find staff for the local council.
I had to fill a fair few forms in, took about one hour to do, and take proof of identity etc and other documents,qualifications etc. After I completed all forms, I had the interview, it all seemed to go well, and from what I gather I have the job, but when I was handed the contract to sign,which was 3 pages of very fine small print, the hourly rate was only £5.80, my interviewer said I could take it with me to read it all properly before I signed,and to take it to the job centre to get the £45 back I had given in order to get a CRB check.

The job was advertised for £6.50-£7.00 an hour and entails daily travelling etc to peoples homes, but on the contract it states £5.80?

I am not a very forceful person, so did not like to question the hourly rate at the interview, in case they changed their minds on me having the job.

MacsReturns

I'm no expert but I would say don't sign yet. It wouldn't do any harm to maybe 'phone the employer and ask about the 'typing mistake' on the contract.

Also you mentioned an agency - are they taking a cut that would account for the difference?