The Challenge 2017 Reference Form

THE CHALLENGE 2017 REFERENCE FORM

The Challenge is the largest provider of NCS, an intense youth and community programme. We recruit seasonal staff to work on the NCS programmes in various roles working with 15-17 year- olds both residentially and non-residentially, and for this reason we ask all staff to provide contact details for referees who can indicate their suitability to work on the programme.

1. Name of candidate:

2. Your Job Title:

3. In what capacity do you know the named person:

4. How long have you known this person? :

We are looking for somebody who: A - Would provide a really strong role model for young people

B - Is organised and enthusiastic

C - Is energetic and positive

5. Do you feel you can give a reference given the characteristics we are seeking?

Yes /No (if 'No', please elaborate)

If ‘no’, please answer why and send your responses back to [email protected]. You will not need to complete any more questions beyond this point.

If ‘yes’, please continue to question 6.

6. Would you be happy for this person to work with young people?

Yes/ No (if 'No', please elaborate)

If ‘no’, please answer why and send your responses back to [email protected]. You will not need to complete any more questions beyond this point.

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7. Please give examples of how they meet criteria A, B and C.

8. Please rate the candidate on categories listed below using the key

KEY = EXCELLENT - 4, GOOD - 3, AVERAGE - 2, POOR 1, NOT APPLICABLE - 0

 Timekeeping  Attendance  Performance  Attitude  Teamwork/Team player  Relationship with Line Manager  Engaging Young People  Facilitation of Groups  Managing Staff  Managing Challenging Behaviour with young people  Ability to take on feedback

If the candidate was employed by you/your organisation, please answer questions 9 and 1. Otherwise go to question 11.

9. Number of sick-days this person has taken:

10. Would you re-employ this person?

Yes/ No

11. Other useful Comments:

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