King S Arms Project

KING’S ARMS PROJECT Application Form

King’s Arms Project has been working with the homeless in Bedford since 1989. Our Christian identity underpins everything that we do. Motivated by our faith, we are committed to following the teaching and example of Jesus Christ in his identification with the poor, vulnerable or forgotten.

POSITION APPLIED FOR:

Last updated: August 2017 1 of 9 Personal Details

Family Name:

First Name:

Address:

Post Code:

Mobile:

Telephone:

Email:

National Insurance No. Do you need a work permit to be employed in the UK: YES / NO Work (If YES, please be prepared to bring your work permit/visa to interview Permit/Visa if invited) Do you have any disability or medical condition for which we will need to make any adjustments to the recruitment/interview process:

YES / NO / PREFER NOT TO SAY Disability/Medic al condition If YES, please give details

We ask this question to enable us to consider any adjustments that we can make to the recruitment process You are not required to complete this Section unless the job description/advertisement indicates that there is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be Christian.

Please describe your faith

Religious Beliefs If you attend a place of worship, please give details

Driving Do you hold a current UK driving licence: YES / NO

Last updated: August 2017The post that you are applying for may involve working with vulnerable adults. Please be aware that if this is the case, employment in this role2 of 9 will require a DBS disclosure to be obtained.

DBS Are you registered for the DBS Update Service: YES / NO CURRENT EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

Who is your current employer?

What is your current employment notice period?

What are your reasons for wanting to leave this company?

SUITABILITY FOR THE ROLE

1. Why have you applied for this post?

2. Having read the job description, why do you think you would be a good fit for the role?

3. King’s Arms Project works with the homeless and disadvantaged, including people with different levels of support needs such as substance misuse, mental health issues, chaotic lifestyles and challenging behaviour. Please describe your experience of supporting individuals with these needs:

Last updated: August 2017 3 of 9 5. What do you consider to be your strengths?

6. What do you consider to be your areas of development?

7. Describe your experience lone working:

8. Describe your experience working as part of a team:

9. How would you rate your communication skills?

Verbal: Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Good Written: Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Good

Last updated: August 2017 4 of 9 Explain your response:

10. Have you ever struggled with addiction or used any illegal substances? Yes / No

If yes, please give brief details:

11. Do you have any criminal convictions? Yes / No

If yes, please give brief details:

Last updated: August 2017 5 of 9 EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Starting with your current of most recent employer please complete the following table

Employment History

Dates to Employer Name Job Title and Duties Reason for and From and Address Undertaken Leaving

Starting with your secondary school and ending with your most recent training, please list:  All qualifications gained and/or training courses attended (with subjects and grades).

Last updated: August 2017 6 of 9  Any voluntary or unpaid activities.

Learning and Development

Date Qualification/Course/Learni School/College/Learni Grade if Complete ng Opportunity/Voluntary ng Provider applicable d Activity

Last updated: August 2017 7 of 9 REFERENCES

Please give the name and address of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer, who can comment on your suitability for this post. If you were known by a different name, please also state this.

May we contact your referees at this stage? Yes / No

1. Professional Reference from most recent employer:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone:

Email:

Relationship to You:

2. Professional/Academic Reference:

Address:

Postcode:

Telephone:

Email:

Relationship to You: DECLARATION

Last updated: August 2017 8 of 9 I confirm that all information provided on this application is valid to the best of my knowledge.

Signed:

(if completing electronically please type your name and return from your own e-mail account)

PLEASE POST OR EMAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

Director of HR King’s Arms Project King’s House 245 Ampthill Road 01234 350900 Bedford [email protected] MK42 9AZ www.kingsarmsproject.org

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