Key Worker - Independent Visitor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Transform Lives with Extern
Join us and use your skills to make a real difference
Every day Extern transforms lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland. Operating since 1978, we believe another chance can change lives.
Each year we support more than 20,000 individuals and families. We currently employ more than 600 compassionate and dedicated staff. In addition to excellent terms and conditions, we offer an extensive training and development programme. Due to continuing growth, we are now seeking to add to our team. Are you passionate about your profession and willing to use your knowledge, experience, dedication and talent to help us achieve our Mission of Transforming Lives, Transforming Society? Then we would love to hear from you.
Key Worker - Independent Visitor (NI2340/04/23)
Salary: Grade 5 salary scale: £21,791 - £27,817 per annum pro rata
Hours: Minimum of 16 working hours with possibility of more spread Monday to Friday (Flexibility required)
Location: Spencer House, Derry/Londonderry
In addition, EXTERN can offer the following benefits:
26 days annual leave pro rata per annum, increasing to 28 days after 3 years service and to 32 days after 5 years service
11 statutory holidays pro rata per annum
Generous pension employer contribution of 6.5%
Comprehensive induction, training and supervision
Regular Team meetings
Employee Assistance Programme
Death In Service and Wellbeing Programmes
Bike to work scheme
The closing date for all completed applications is: Thursday 18th May at 12 noon.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is available via the below link.
NI23410423_Key Worker_Independent Visitor_JDSP_Apr23.pdf
Extern Privacy Notice -Applicants-PeopleHR.pdf
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 Key Worker - Independent Visitor roles across Extern'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 £21,791 - £27,817 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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