Info for Applicants

How to Apply – Our Recruitment Process

Firstly, look at our roles on our website and find the one for you. You can apply online and we will be in touch as soon as possible regarding your application.

Our recruitment team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. This allows us to get a feel of you as a person and to see if you fit the role you are applying for. This will also give you the opportunity to ask us questions about the company and the role as well.

Normally we would hope to do a face to face interview, however, due to COVID19 circumstances it is not always possible at this time. We ask that you email us your:

  • 5 years address history
  • Full work history from aged 16
  • 2 suitable references
  • Right to work documents (visa work permit and passport/birth certificate)
  • DBS check documents

See our interview tips to ensure you are fully prepared for this interview.

If your application is successful, we will offer you the job on the phone. Once all the checks have been completed then we will send you a contract and offer letter for you to sign.

FAQs:

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No, qualifications are not necessary to be a support worker here at Dolphin and all necessary training will be provided.

Whilst experience may sometimes be beneficial, having strong values are more important to us when finding the best people for the job. See our values page for more information on what our core values entail.

The length of shifts varies between the different roles.  We offer full-time and part-time positions and try to be as flexible as we can with the hours.  Shift patterns vary between each service, so please do ask the manager about this in your interview.

We normally check:

  • Employment history
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Disclosure and barring check (DBS)
  • References from previous employment

At the moment in time, it is not possible for us to offer sponsorships to non-UK nationals. However, we are working hard to change this and are hoping for this to change very soon.

Yes. We will discuss the type of conviction and the circumstances around it during the interview before completing a risk assessment and possibly offering employment.

Drivers licences are only required if your role includes driving a company vehicle.  Many of the activities that you will be supporting people with will require travelling to so the ability to drive one of our minibuses is an advantage but not essential.

Interview tips and example questions:

  1. Why do you want to work for the health care sector and Dolphin?
  2. How are you going to convey Dolphin’s core values to your interviewer?
  3. Have you got everything you need to bring to the interview?
  4. Why did you apply for the role?
  5. Why would you be a good fit for our team?
  6. How will you contribute to making a difference to the lives of others?
  7. Think about some of the questions you would like to ask us.
  8.  A first impression means a lot to our staff and residents – use this chance to dress to impress. A first impression goes a long way!