Under the Data Protection Acts of 1984 and 1998, we must comply with certain regulations which are designed to ensure that any data you provide to us is processed with due care and attention.

We collect personal data about you to help in the process to better the living and working conditions of both Service Users and Carers. This data consists of information such as your name, contact details, your work and education history, and your nationality which we are required to collect by law.

All personal and confidential data will be protected by industry standard SSL encryption to ensure maximum security.

By using this web site and by registering your details with us, you consent to our collecting and processing sensitive personal data supplied by you and disclosing this information to local authorities in connection with any investigations that might arise out of any reported cases. We do not pass on any of your personal data to outside organisations and/or individuals without this consent.

Carers Northern Ireland does not capture and store any personal information about individuals who access this web site, except where you voluntarily choose to give us your personal details via a form on the site. In these latter cases, the personal information you give us is used exclusively by Carers Northern Ireland for the purposes described when it is collected.

We do not send cookies from this site, except to make it easier for individuals to enter the private area of our site, and even in that case we offer visitors the opportunity to decline a cookie.

You have a right to know about the personal information Carers Northern Ireland holds about you. You also have a right to have your data corrected or deleted. Please address all your requests and/or queries about our Data Protection policy to Carers Northern Ireland by using the "Contact Us" page.

We have a zero spam policy and on initial contact you will receive an e-mail to confirm you are actually a person that submitted the form.
If you don't reply to the form your e-mail will not get delivered and you will not be able to send any mail to Carers Northern Ireland.

Conditions for joining Carers Northern Ireland

Because of the sensitive nature of our chosen career and ultimately this web site you are required to adhere to the following conditions;

1. The confidentiality of Service Users and Care assistants will be respected at all times
2. The identity of all parties involved in any posting will be respected.
   Including but not limited to:
   • Service Users
   • The families of Service Users
   • Carers
   • The families of Carers
   • Caring Agencies and their owners
   • Residential / Nursing homes and their owners
   • Supervisors, Team Leaders, Locality Managers
   • Professional people (GP's, Care Managers, District Nurses, Occupational Health workers, Social Workers)
3. In the event of serious misconduct your personal information might be handed over to the local authorities to assist in the investigation.
4. In the event that your personal information will be handed over, your permission will be required.

If you are serious about your career as a Personal Care Assistant and dedicated to improve the quality and living standard of your clients point number 3 and 4 should not be a problem for you.

Carers Northern Ireland reserves the right to amend these conditions from time to time.
You will be expected to ensure you are fully aware of these changes.

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