Domiciliary Care Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Strabane & District Caring Services is a community-based non-profit organisation providing domiciliary health care and other services to the community. The company has a strong community ethos and is committed to providing the best value and highest professional standards in all that we do. We encourage people to take control of their lives and support people who are less able to do so.
If you are a compassionate and caring person we would like to hear from you!
Strabane & District Caring Services has Full-time (20 hour) contracts available for Domiciliary Care Workers to provide care in the community in Strabane and the Cityside & Waterside areas of Derry/Londonderry
POSITIONS AVILABLE: Morning/Lunch: 7am-2pm, Afternoons 2pm-7pm and Nights 7pm-11pm
VERY COMPETITIVE WAGES!
RATE OF PAY:
Monday-Friday for Morning/Lunch and Afternoon (Tea) runs: £11.60 PER HOUR
Monday-Friday Bed (Night) runs and Saturday/Sunday (all runs): £12.15 PER HOUR
PLUS Mileage at 30p per Mile ( Temporary rate under review)
Job Duties:
As a Domiciliary Carer, you will work as part of a team to provide personal and domestic care to adults at risk including the frail, elderly and those with mental and physical health issues in their own homes.
Qualifications/ Experience:
Essential:
· A full valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.
· Good written and oral communication.
· Work as part of a team.
· Understanding of health and safety in the workplace. Able to promote and deliver personal care.
· Able to promote dignity and respect in care delivery.
· Carers must be flexible and able to cover additional hours when necessary.
Desirable:
· 6 months experience in formal care setting.
· NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent.
· NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.
· Knowledge of domiciliary care minimum standards.
Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Access NI check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prohibit you from working with Strabane & District Caring Services. This will depend on the information provided and obtained from disclosure certificate, as well as the position applied for.
This position falls within the exceptions set out in Article 10(2)(b) of the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (as amended). Due to the genuine occupational qualification for this position, there may be a limited number of positions available for male applicants at this time.
You can also apply for this position directly through Strabane & District Caring Services' website: https://www.strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/domiciliary-care-worker
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.60-£12.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
COVID-19 considerations:
All appropriate PPE is provided
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 20/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Domiciliary Care Worker roles across Strabane & District Caring Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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