Whether you are looking to work one-off shifts, commit to a 3 month long assignment, or ongoing job with a particular business - Sidekicker has you covered!
Businesses have the ability to make requests on the Sidekicker platform in the form of set shifts, fixed-term jobs and opportunities. This article explains how each job type differs from one another, and how to identify them on your 'Open' jobs dashboard.
What are set shifts?
Set-shifts are the most common type of job found on Sidekicker - they are one-off requests which usually require staff for one day only.
How do I know if a job is a set shift?
Set shifts display the shift start and end times, as well as the estimated total earnings.
When do I submit my timesheet for a set shift?
After working a set shift, you should submit your timesheet within 24 hours.
What are fixed-term jobs?
Fixed-term jobs are made up of multiple shifts over a fixed period of time - it could be a two-week commitment or ongoing for a few months.
How do I know if a job is a fixed-term job?
You can detect fixed-term jobs as 'ongoing' requests on the platform. Upon reviewing an available fixed-term job, you can see the estimated duration of the whole assignment on the dates section, as well as the hourly rate.
What happens when I'm hired to a fixed-term job?
Upon being hired to a fixed-term job, you will receive an email stating that you've been hired including the full duration of the assignment. On the platform, you will see a weekly shift that will roll over to the new week each Thursday at 5pm until your assignment has finished.
The dates on your weekly shift will update to be in line with the pay week (Monday-Sunday) each week, regardless of the actual days that you work.
When do I submit my timesheet for a fixed-term job?
The weekly shift on the platform will act as your timesheet, where you log your hours either after every day or at the end of the working week. Just note you should submit your timesheet only at the end of the working week.
e.g. you work Monday-Wednesday each week. You can save your hours each day, but only submit your timesheet after the Wednesday shift.
Once your timesheet is submitted you can not record any new hours on it. If you've prematurely submitted your timesheet, get in touch with our Support.
What are Opportunities?
Opportunities allow you to access exclusive jobs with a business in the future. If your application for an opportunity is successful, you will be added to a private pool of Sidekicks which allows the business to post jobs exclusively to you and any other Sidekicks added to that pool. You will then be able to apply for these jobs as normal, whether they are set shifts or fixed-term jobs.
How do I know if a job is an Opportunity?
Opportunities display the anticipated start and end dates, and will not display estimated earnings or the hourly rate. For more details about the potential role, including start date, estimated duration, pay rate and the general location, you will need to click on the opportunity.
When do I submit my timesheet for an opportunity?
This will depend on the type of jobs which eventuate from the opportunity (e.g. set-shifts or fixed-term jobs).
For more information relating to opportunities and how they work, please refer to this article.
Still have questions? Send us a message via the blue chat bubble on Sidekicker - we're always happy to help!