Please read the instructions below, so that you can make the very best use of our website.
We want to make sure that everyone who applies for our jobs is treated fairly and has equal access to opportunities.
From first applying for a role, all the way through to receiving a job offer, we make sure that all applicants are treated with dignity and respect throughout. This is improved by rigorous and up-to-date policies and processes.
If you need any adjustments or you need additional support in relation to our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment manager for the role you are applying for. You'll find their contact details in the job advert. You can also email or call the HR department on 01803 861253 for additional help.
We don't want any part of our recruitment process to be a barrier for you.
The first step of the process is to complete an online application form. If you haven’t already got an account with us, you will need to set one up. Don’t worry; it's a really straightforward process, and you only need to enter your personal details once when setting up the account.
If you already have an account, register on our website with your email address and a password so we can contact you about your applications.
Once you have logged in, you’ll get your own personal dashboard to see any job you are applying for and to keep your information up-to-date.
We want to get to know as much about you as possible, so please complete your application carefully giving us as much information about you as you can.
First, please check whether the role asks you to complete an application form or send in a Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a supporting statement.
Make sure you use the Supporting Statement to tell us about your skills, experience and what makes you perfect for the role, carefully referring to the Role Profile and Person Specification. Tell us what you have to offer that matches what we're looking for.
We will accept applications until midnight on the closing date, unless otherwise stated. Once applications are closed, they are sent to the recruiting manager for short listing.
The recruiting manager will look at your information against the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ requirements of the role, as shown in the role profile. If you need any more information about the role, please do contact the recruiting manager who will be happy to chat with you. Their contact details are included in the job advert.
If you've made it this far, you've managed to capture the interest of one of our recruiting managers and you're one step closer to joining our great organisation. Congratulations!
We want you to feel as relaxed and comfortable as you can be in your interview, so we have put together some tips to help you prepare:
We look forward to seeing you - good luck!
The recruiting manager will contact you to tell you whether you have been successful or not.
If you'd like some feedback on your application or selection process performance, please ask the recruiting manager.
If you have been offered a conditional offer of employment, it is conditional based on the following:
The safety and welfare of vulnerable people is vital, therefore if the job you apply for involves working with vulnerable people, or any personal confidential information about them, you must agree to a disclosure notification being requested from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The job advertisement will state clearly if a DBS check is required for the role.
We may need to ask you on our application form whether you have the right to work in the UK. This is required under The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
We also must check the identification documents for all potential employees before they start work to make sure that only those who are able to work legally in the UK are offered employment. This is usually done when you are invited for an assessment or interview.
Congratulations and welcome to the team!
