Guidance for Applicants: Preparing for your interview  

At Orbit Care Solutions, we conduct competency-based interviews that are aligned with our values and leadership capabilities, tailored to the specific role you are applying for.

Please review the job description for your position beforehand, as it outlines our core values and expected leadership qualities. If you need a copy of the job description, you can email admin@orbitcaresolutions.org or visit our website at Orbit Care Solutions.

An example of a competency-based interview question is:

“Please give an example of when you have worked as part of a team.”

When responding to competency-based questions, consider using the STAR technique:

• S = Situation – Describe the situation or context.
  
  

• T = Task – Explain the task or goal that needed to be achieved.
  
  

• A = Action – Detail the actions you took to accomplish the task.
  
  

• R = Result/Reflection – Share the outcome of your actions and any lessons learned.

What to Bring to a Face-to-Face Interview

1. Right to Work in the UK

• If you are a UK citizen, please bring either:
  a. A valid or expired UK passport, or
  b. A full UK birth or adoption certificate and proof of National Insurance number*
  
  Proof of NI number must be an official HMRC document, such as a P45, P60, or a recent payslip.
  
  

• If you are a non-UK citizen, please bring both:
  c. A valid non-UK passport, and
  d. Confirmation of your immigration status to work in the UK (e.g., Visa, Biometric Residence Card, or PVN).

2. Proof of Address (if DBS is required for the role)

Please bring two documents showing your current address. Valid documents include:

• Valid driving licence
  
  

• Utility bill dated within the last 3 months
  
  

• Bank or building society statement dated within the last 3 months
  
  

• Credit card statement dated within the last 3 months
  
  

• Mortgage statement dated within the last 12 months
  
  

• Council tax bill dated within the last 12 months
  
  

Important: All documents must be originals, either physically posted to you or obtained directly from your bank. Photocopies are not accepted.

Documents to Bring to Your Interview

1. CV and Employment History
Please bring an up-to-date CV detailing your employment history, including explanations for any gaps in employment.

• For regulated roles overseen by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), your CV must include:
  
  

  • Secondary school education
    
    

  • Complete employment history with month and year of start and end dates for each role
    
    

  • Explanations for any gaps, no matter how brief (e.g., maternity leave, travel, job seeking)
    
    

• If you have already provided this information during your application, you may simply bring a copy for reference.
  
  

2. References
Provide contact details (phone and email) for a minimum of two references covering the past 18 months of employment. These should ideally be your two most recent employers.

• If your current employment exceeds 18 months, please also supply a character reference from a non-family member you have known for at least 5 years.
  
  

3. DBS Certificate

• If you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service (£13 per year) and the role requires a DBS, please bring your most recent certificate.
  
  

• The DBS must be enhanced and cover the vulnerable adult workforce.
  
  

• If you do not have a valid DBS, we will arrange and cover the cost of one on your behalf.

Further Information  

All documentation provided should show the same name, if you have changed your name for any reason, we require documentation to show the change of name, i.e., marriage or divorce certificate, Deed poll legal document.