Job Description
Job Summary
For detailed information about the role, including the essential and desirable criteria for applicants, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Important Immigration Policy Changes:
Due to recent updates in UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship unless the occupation meets the UKVI salary threshold or is listed on the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants should verify their eligibility before applying. Those who do not meet the criteria will not be considered.
Application Considerations:
- If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all essential criteria, you are guaranteed an interview.
- Relocation assistance may be available for some positions. Please refer to our Policy for details.
- Essential criteria include holding a care certificate or demonstrating the willingness and ability to obtain one.
Additional Information:
Applicants are advised to document evidence of meeting all essential criteria in the supporting information section of their application. The post may close earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Interview Process:
Shortlisted candidates will receive an email notification to select an interview time via their Trac account, usually within two weeks of the closing date. Ensure your email settings allow notifications, especially if using a Hotmail account or with strict firewall settings, by regularly checking your Junk Mail folder.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Information:
From 28 November 2020, new DBS filtering rules apply. Youth cautions, reprimands, and final warnings will no longer be automatically disclosed. The multiple conviction rule has also been removed. For guidance on disclosure, contact:
- Nacro: Tel: 0300 123 1999, Email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
- Unlock: Tel: 01634 247350, Email: advice@unlock.org.uk
DBS Check Costs:
- Standard DBS check: £21.50
- Enhanced DBS check: £49.50 + any admin costs
Successful candidates subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will undergo a DBS check, with costs deducted from salary as follows:
- Standard Check: £21.85 (deducted over four months)
- Enhanced Check: £41.90 (deducted over four months)
Employee Benefits:
As part of NCIC, future employees will have access to:
- Lease car options (subject to eligibility)
- 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working schemes
- Development opportunities
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- NHS discounts at retailers and leisure companies
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering free, confidential counseling and information for personal or work-related issues