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Come and work for Cumbria County Council

Help us build pride in Cumbria Contents

Welcome from Peter Stybelski, chief executive 4

About the council 5

Working for us 7

Putting people first 9

About Cumbria 10

Our council structure 11

What you will need to know 12

• Terms and conditions of employment 12

• How to complete your application form 16

• CRB information 21

• Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 25 Welcome ...

Congratulations, you’ve just taken the first step towards working for Cumbria County Council.

Cumbria County Council is an exciting and fulfilling place to work. Every day we provide a wide range of services to the people of Cumbria and we touch many lives, in many different ways.

We are at the very heart of Cumbria’s communities. As well as delivering excellent local services we make sure that Cumbria’s voice is heard regionally and nationally, speaking up for Cumbria on major issues like jobs, investment and resources.

Everyone who works for the council plays a part in helping us deliver our goal ‘Building pride in Cumbria’.

If you want to help us deliver that goal then I hope that your application is successful.

Thank you for contacting us and good luck!

Peter

Peter Stybelski Chief Executive Cumbria County Council The Courts Carlisle CA3 8NA

4 5 About the council

Cumbria County Council’s core purpose We will: is ‘Building pride in Cumbria’. To help • care about people; achieve this we have six clear aims. • care about performance; and • care about partnership. To make Cumbria: Helping deliver our ambitious goals is the Better second largest workforce in Cumbria. Improving council services We employ just under 10,000 people (17,000 if you include teachers). This Wealthier makes people our most important asset. Making Cumbria more prosperous From cleaners to care workers, from administrators to accountants everyone Healthier at the council has a role to play in making Improving the health and well-being Cumbria a place where people want to of adults live and work.

Happier Improving the life chances and well-being of children and young people

Safer Creating safe and secure communities

Greener Creating and protecting a high quality environment for all.

We want our organisation to be a positive ‘can do’ place to work. We expect all our employees to share common values and ways of working.

4 5 The biggest and most important resource within any organisation is its employees and Cumbria County Council is no different.

6 7 Working for us - our people are our strength

We take great care that we match the Some key benefits are: right people to the right jobs, benefiting our staff and the communities we serve. • job share and flexible hours working arrangement through the council Employees at Cumbria County Council ‘flexi-time’ scheme not only have the chance to enjoy a (this may not apply to all posts) rewarding career, with opportunities • competitive rates of pay and holidays for development, but they also enjoy • a work-life balance culture a great working environment with the • maternity and paternity leave range of benefits you would expect arrangements from the public sector. • a very competitive final salary pension scheme • a staff discounts scheme • training and development opportunities • relocation package (where it is applicable) • excellent internal communications • corporate awards to celebrate excellence.

6 7 You’ll find lots of benefits and incentives as an employee of the county council.

8 9 Putting people first - delivering services that matter

We are enormously proud of our Through this democratic process county. We know that strong and councillors set the direction for the sustainable communities are what council, deciding on the priorities that makes Cumbria a great place to live, best meet the needs of the Cumbrian work and play. We are determined to citizen. To find out more about the help capture Cumbria’s natural assets; council’s democratic process visit our a unique blend of energy and serenity; website cumbria.gov.uk. and use them to improve the quality of life for all. Cumbria County Council also works in partnership with a wide range of public In Cumbria each community is and private organisations to help deliver represented by a county councillor that excellent services. Cumbria leads the they elect once every four years. In way on a number of innovative strategic Cumbria this adds up to a total of 84 partnerships with the private sector. councillors. As individuals they represent their own community and its needs, and as a group they speak up for Cumbria as a whole.

8 9 About Cumbria

Cumbria is a special and inspiring place. Cumbrians enjoy a strong of sense The world famous landscape, the of community, they live in a beautiful, warmth of the people and the strong vibrant place and enjoy a thriving social sense of place, mean this unique piece and cultural scene that blends the of England inspires a lasting affection county’s rich history with a vibrant and among residents and visitors alike. forward looking attitude.

But there is more to Cumbria than Cumbria is a modern, exciting and meets the eye. What brings people here connected place. It is only a short and keeps them coming back is, quite journey from the big cities but it is a simply, the unbeatable quality of life. million miles from the crowds, the traffic and the fumes. Time and again the county comes top of the league in surveys looking at Britain’s Cumbria can be whatever you want; best places to live. Other research a haven of peace and quiet or a hive shows that Cumbrians tend to be proud of high-tech activity and excitement. of where they live and pleased that it is This is only a brief glimpse of what one of the safest, most crime free parts Cumbria is all about, of what it’s like to of Britain. live and work here. To get a real taste of this beautiful, interesting and exciting Nowhere in Britain is more beautiful or county, you’ll really have to come and more beguiling than Cumbria and, in the experience it for yourself. modern world, nowhere offers a better opportunity to get the work-life balance right.

For more information about Cumbria County Council log on to cumbria.gov.uk

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Our council structure

Peter Stybelski Chief Executive’s Office Michael Hyatt Chief Executive Assistant Chief Executive

Moira Swann Jill Stannard Bob Mather Anthony Gardner Dominic Harrison Ralph Howard Clive Pickering Jim Savege

Corporate Director Corporate Director Deputy Chief Corporate Director Corporate Director Corporate Director Corporate Director Corporate Director Children's Adult Social Executive/ Strategy & Public Protection Economy, Culture Client Services HR and Services Care Corporate Director Performance & Environment Organisational Finance & Central Development Services

Education Social Inclusion and Finance Policy, Performance Fire and Rescue Culture, Archives Procurement Human Resources (support to schools) Well-being of Adults and Partnerships and Libraries in the Community Audit Emergency Planning Waste Management Organisational Children's Social Care Communications Planning Development (safeguarding children/ Assessment and IT Client and Information Trading Standards Highway Maintenance children looked after) Care Management Transport and Equality Scrutiny Community Safety Spatial Planning Premises Education Psychological Direct Social • Cleaning Health and Safety 11 and Inclusion Services Care Provision Member Services Road Safety • Food Service (Cumbria Care) • Commercial Lifelong Learning Legal Services (inc Environment Services Corporate Governance) Family Support Business Services (including child care) Property and Development What you will need to know

Terms and conditions of employment

Conditions of service for employees of A flexible working scheme is available to Cumbria County Council covered by the many employees. In some departments National Joint Council for Local the standard hours and flexible Government Services. arrangements are varied for operational reasons.

General Appointment is subject to the scheme of Annual leave conditions of service of the National Joint The annual leave entitlement is as follows: Council for Local Government Services. • Less than five years continuous service 20 working days Salary • Not less than five years Salary is paid monthly, in arrears, on the 25 working days last working day of each month (except • Not less than 10 years Christmas), by bank credit into an account 27 working days of your choice. New entrants appointed between 1 October and 31 March in any In addition - Where appropriate Cumbria year will be entitled to one increment County Council grants an additional days after six months service, thereafter leave (pro rata for part-time staff) to all increments are paid annually on 1 April staff during the Christmas week, subject until the maximum is reached. to employees agreeing to take annual or flexi-leave for the remaining two days of the Christmas week thus allowing offices Probationary period to close whenever service demands allow. When you join the council you will be Employees who are required to work subject to a six month probationary during the Christmas week will be period at the end of which, subject to entitled to take the additional days leave satisfactory report by your line manager, at another time. The leave entitlement your appointment will be confirmed. for part-time employees is calculated on Probationary periods do not apply where a pro rata basis. an employee is joining the council with one or more years continuous service.

Office hours The council’s standard office hours are:

Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm

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Equal opportunities Medical examination Cumbria County Council is an Equal Successful candidates will be required Opportunities Employer and will ensure to complete a pre-employment medical that no employee or job applicant receives questionnaire, either online or by less favourable treatment on grounds telephoning the health screening line. which are unlawful or which are not In the light of the information supplied, relevant to the requirement of the occupational health will decide whether particular post. there is a need for medical examination or further screening to ascertain fitness for the post concerned. Appointment Sickness payments will not be confirmed and candidates may In the case of absence from duty owing not commence work with the council to illness, including injury or other disability, until all pre-employment checks have a sickness allowance is paid by the council been satisfactorily completed. in accordance with the following scale minus certain benefits payable under the Department of Social Security rules: Notes on scheme of assistance to new entrants Full pay Half pay The scheme applies to newly appointed employees who on appointment, live 1st year 1 mth 2 mths more than 30 miles away from their new (after 4 mths) place of work, declare an intention to 2nd year 2 mths 2 mths move home as a result of their 3rd year 4 mths 4 mths appointment and dispose of their home 4th/5th year 5 mths 5 mths within a reasonable period. After 5 years 6 mths 6 mths

Lodging/travelling allowances Pension scheme For a period of up to 26 weeks during Membership of the local government which an employee necessarily maintains pension scheme is automatic for all new a home elsewhere, he/she may claim: entrants except casual employees. Casual employees may opt to join the scheme. • either lodging allowance of up to You may, however, opt not to join the £69.75 per week (£13.95 per normal scheme in which case you should working day) and reimbursement of complete form Pen 2 and return it to the the cost of one return journey to the pension section at Capita. former home every month within the 26 weeks period. The amount reimbursed will be based on the mileage rate for a leased car; or

• travelling allowance based on the mileage rate for a leased car, subject to a maximum of the lodging allowance, calculated on a daily basis.

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Removal of furniture, effects and Car allowance storage If a car allowance is attached to the post, Reimbursement of expenses, including the allowance paid will be in accordance insurance, based on the lowest of three with the national scales up to a maximum competitive quotations. Storage, where of 1199cc. necessarily incurred, to be subject to a maximum of 26 weeks. Continuous professional development Second removal Facilities are granted to employees who Where an officer moves into temporary are required to undertake approved accommodation as his/her only home courses of study and training. These and within 26 weeks moves into include: permanent accommodation (and thus avoids all lodging and storage charges). • salary when studying The cost of the second removal (subject • tuition fees to three competitive quotations) will be • examination and registration fees reimbursed. • additional travelling and subsistence expenses incurred attending courses and examinations Special leave • lodging allowance in certain Up to two days paid leave will be circumstances if required to live away granted to new entrants for actual house from home when studying. removal.

Candidates’ expenses Settling-in allowance Necessary expenses incurred by A grant of up to £391.75 will be paid candidates (travelling within mainland provided that: Britain only) attending for interviews will be refunded as follows: • any payment made in respect of this allowance is accompanied by the Rail and bus fares at cheap day rate, or appropriate receipts/invoices; ordinary return fare where appropriate. • the maximum payable as outlined in Subsistence and necessary overnight legal and other professional fees below expenses subject to a maximum as is not exceeded; follows: • legal and other professional fees necessarily arising from the sale and/or • breakfast - £5.90 purchase of a house will be reimbursed • lunch - £7.95 to the extent that these, together with • tea - £3.10 settling-in allowance (but not removal/ • evening meal - £9.90 storage costs, return journeys home or lodging allowance) do not exceed All candidates attending interview will £3,892.80. be reimbursed expenses on production of valid receipts. Where the successful candidate subsequently declines the post expenses will not be met.

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Relatives of council members or officers: Each candidate shall disclose whether to his/her knowledge he/she is related to any member of the council, or to the holder of any office under the council. Deliberate omission to make such a disclosure will disqualify the candidate and, if the omission is discovered after appointment, he/she shall be liable to dismissal without notice.

Canvassing Canvassing of members of the council, directly or indirectly, shall automatically disqualify the candidate from the recruitment process.

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How to complete your application form

Below is a step by step guide to help Any information provided on the Equality you complete your application form. and Diversity Monitoring form is treated Please read these notes carefully before as ‘sensitive’ data. Through monitoring, completing your Job Application form Cumbria County Council is aware of and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring the makeup of it’s employees and can form. then support, help and provide advice to employees where needed. Monitoring is also a requirement under the Race Equality and diversity Relations Amendment Act 2000. All Cumbria County Council is an Equal information that applicants provide within Opportunities employer and welcomes the Job Application form and the Equality applications from all sections of the and Diversity Monitoring form will be community. No job applicant will be held with regard for the following: treated less favourably because of his or her sex, race, colour, ethnic origin, age, • Data Protection Act 1998 marital status, disability, religion or belief, • Article 8 of the European Convention sexual orientation, or by any other of Human Rights Act condition or requirement that cannot be • Information Commission Codes of shown to be justified. Practice on Employee, Employer Relations In order to help us ensure that this policy • Part one, Recruitment and Selection is being carried out, please complete the • Part three, Monitoring at Work information required on the Equality and Diversity Monitoring form. This form will If required this form can be made available, be separated from the Job Application on request, in alternative formats, form on receipt and used for monitoring e.g. braille, large print, tape, pictogram/ purposes only. It will not form part of the graphic version. Contact the HR team interviewing and selection process and on 01228 606342. the shortlisting and interview panel will not have sight of your form. Data protection If applying using the online facility this Once your application form has been section will be emailed as a separate received all details that you submit will be document to your application form. recorded for a maximum of six months and will then be confidentially disposed of. If you are successful in your application this information will be kept securely as part of your personal employment record.

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Advice on completing the provide documentary evidence application form of their right to live and work in the If submitting a postal application form, United Kingdom. Cumbria County applicants are advised to complete the Council has produced further guidance application form in black ink. Applicants notes on the Asylum and Immigration should ensure that their writing is legible. Act and the documentary evidence that Where the applicant is disabled or may candidates will be required to produce. have difficulty in completing the application form Cumbria County Council For further details please refer to page 25 will accept the application form where it in this booklet. has been completed by another person for assistance, although the declaration at the back of the application must be signed Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by the actual applicant. Before completing All applicants are required to complete the application form applicants are advised this section. to read through the application pack, in Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act particular the job profile and person 1974 applicants who have a criminal specification. record which is ‘spent’ may answer ‘no’ to this question. However protection You may wish to photocopy the under the Rehabilitation of Offenders application form to practice on first and Act 1974 does not extend to those posts then complete the original. that require a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. For example, a CRB check Please note that Cumbria County Council would be required for posts where the cannot accept curriculum vitae. All postholder is required to work with or sections of the application form must be come into contact with children and/ completed. or vulnerable adults e.g. social worker, teacher or day carer.

Section one Cumbria County Council has produced Applicants should ensure that the post further guidance notes on Criminal for which they are applying and the post Records Bureau (CRB) checks. Please reference number is clearly stated at the refer to page 21. top of the application form. The post reference number can be found on the References job advertisement and in your application Applicants must provide details of pack. two referees. One reference should be from your current employer or if unemployed your last employer. Where Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 possible references should be from All applicants are required to complete separate sources and not from the same this section. organisation or employer. In the case of The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 school leavers the reference makes it a criminal offence for Cumbria should be from your head teacher. County Council to employ any persons who do not have permission to live or All referees should have known you for at work in the United Kingdom. Applicants least one year or more and cannot be a invited to interview will be required to spouse, partner, friend or relation or from

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someone with whom you live. Section three Cumbria County Council will contact referees for verification. Please ensure Additional information that you have permission to provide their Applicants should provide supporting details on the application form. information in the additional information section of the application form. Where Internal applicants need only provide one additional sheets are supplied the applicant referee who they have known for at least must attach these securely to the one year or more. This should not be application form, sign and date them. your line manager where they are part of the interview panel for the post for which The application form will be used initially you are applying. for shortlisting for interview and may be referred to during the selection process. It is important that you use the additional Section two information section to clearly explain how your particular skills, qualifications and Secondary and further education experience compare with those listed in the Applicants should complete this section person specification. The recruitment panel to the best of their ability. In particular will need to gain enough evidence about applicants should ensure that all how you meet the requirements of the qualifications relevant to the post for person specification to be able to shortlist which they are applying are included in you for interview. the application form. Applicants should also include examinations sat and where Applicants are also encouraged to use results are awaited. this section to provide details of skills, qualifications and experience which have been gained outside of the workplace, for Teaching applications example voluntary work or spare time Only applicants applying for teaching activities. positions need complete this section. Applicants are reminded that Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted and the standard Previous employment Cumbria County Council application form All applicants must complete the previous must be completed. employment section leaving no gaps in employment unaccounted for. Indication of time off for a career break, for caring Declaration responsibilities, for study or travel or Applicants must ensure they sign the absences from work due to a disability declaration to certify that the information will not prejudice your application for provided on the application form is correct. employment with Cumbria County Please note that if you provide false Council. information or deliberately omit any relevant details your application will be withdrawn from the recruitment process. All applications must be received by the published closing date. Only those applications received before close of business, 5.00pm on the specified closing date will be considered.

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Apply online Shortlisting Please note that you may also be able to • Application forms will be passed to apply online or download an electronic the interview panel for shortlisting. version of the application form at: Shortlisting is a process whereby cumbria.gov.uk/jobopportunities the information, which you provide on your application form is marked Please ensure that when you apply online against the defined criteria as detailed you print a copy of your completed in the person specification. All application form to check all the applications will be shortlisted by information has been included and is a minimum of two people. Only correct before submitting. candidates who meet the essential criteria will be selected for interview. The interview panel will consider the Selection procedure overall quality of the applications and • Only applications received by the invite those applicants that best meet closing date will be considered. the essential and desirable criteria • You may be surprised but the to interview. application form can be heavier to post than you think. Please ensure that you have the correct amount of Disabled applicants postage on the envelope to ensure • Cumbria County Council is a Positive that the application arrives in time to About Disabled People employer. In meet the closing deadlines. Late accordance with the Disability applications received due to insufficient Discrimination Act 1995 and the postage will not be accepted. county council’s Equality and Diversity • The Equality & Diversity Monitoring policy, Cumbria County Council form will be separated from the Job adopts a Positive Action strategy in Application form on receipt of your recruitment for internal and external application. disabled applicants. Where a disabled applicant meets the essential criteria for the post they will automatically be invited for interview.

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Interview stage Provisional offer of employment • Once candidates have been invited • All offers of employment will be for interview the scores obtained at confirmed in writing once results of short listing will not contribute to the pre-employment checks have the interview process. All candidates been obtained. invited to interview will then be on a • Candidates who attended an level playing field. interview and were subsequently • Candidates invited for interview will unsuccessful will be informed verbally be informed in writing and will be and offered the opportunity for asked to confirm their intentions to feedback from the chair of the attend. interview panel at a later date. • Unsuccessful applicants will, at this point, receive notification in writing. • Candidates will be informed of any Complaints procedure special arrangements associated with • If at any stage of the recruitment the interview or selection process. process you feel aggrieved that the correct procedures were not followed or you were treated less favourably Pre-employment checks throughout the process, you should • Candidates are asked to bring all forward your comments in writing to: original certificates of qualification relating to the post to interview, Customer Services together with identification that confirms Cumbria County Council they have the right to live and work in The Courts the United Kingdom (Please see Carlisle page 25). Cumbria • If applicable to the post, candidates CA3 8NA will be asked to provide identification documents for CRB clearance. • Candidates will normally be informed verbally of the outcome of the interview within one week. All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, medical clearance and where the post requires, a Criminal Record Disclosure check. The successful candidate may not commence employment with Cumbria County Council until the verification process has been completed.

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Criminal Records Bureau - information

You will have been informed if the post How do I know if the post for which requires a Criminal Records Bureau I am applying requires a CRB check? (CRB) check. The application pack will contain a Job Profile and Person Specification for the post for which you are applying and this What is a CRB check? will detail if a CRB check is required. A CRB check is a document containing information held by the police and Government departments. It can be used At what stage of the recruitment by employers to ensure safer recruitment process will the CRB check be for those posts where the post holder carried out? would have access to children or vulnerable The successful applicant will be required adults. A CRB check enables a to complete a Criminal Records Bureau background check of the job applicant application form following the interview. to be carried out to ensure that they do This will require providing a significant not have a history that would make them amount of personal details on the form unsuitable for the post. such as previous addresses for the last five years, national insurance number(not Dependent upon the post Cumbria compulsory), driving licence and passport County Council can request different details. The purpose of requiring detailed levels of CRB check, standard or personal information is to ensure that enhanced. there can be no mistake over the identity of the person. A Standard CRB check would be requested for those posts where the post holder may come into contact with What information will be disclosed? children or vulnerable adults. A CRB check will provide details of a person’s criminal record including An Enhanced CRB check will be convictions, cautions, reprimands and requested for posts where there is warnings held on the Police National far greater contact with children or Computer (PNC). If the post for which vulnerable adults and where the post you are applying involves working with requires the post holder to be in sole children or vulnerable adults as part of charge of such people. the CRB process you will be checked against the Protection of Children List (POCA) and Protection of Vulnerable Who runs the CRB? Adults List (POVA) held by the The Criminal Records Bureau is an Department of Health and Department executive agency of the Home Office. of Education and Skills. These are lists of those considered unsuitable for this type of work.

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Depending upon the level of check How do I know that the required for the post, information held by information contained about me local police forces known as ‘intelligence’ will be treated confidentially? may also be disclosed. Cumbria County Council and Capita Business Services are required to comply with the Criminal Records Bureau Code Who will see the personal of Practice. Under the provisions of the information stored about me? code, sensitive personal information must In the majority of circumstances Capita be handled and stored appropriately. It Business Services are contracted on will be kept only as long as it is necessary. behalf of Cumbria County Council to The Code of Practice is published on the manage and administer CRB applications, Criminal Records Bureau website or you however in a number of parts of the can request a copy from the person who council these are also carried out asked you to apply for the CRB check. in-house by council administrative staff. Visit crb.gov.uk If a disclosure certificate is returned clear Capita or in-house administration staff will contact the recruiting manager If I have a criminal conviction will a to inform them of the outcome. If the CRB check prevent me from disclosure certificate is returned with a employment with Cumbria positive trace, discussions will be held as County Council? to the applicants suitability with a senior Having a criminal record will not manager within the council. necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and By requesting a CRB check is this a background of your offence(s). Cumbria breach of my human rights? County Council has a policy in place to No. Cumbria County Council is obliged ensure that conviction information is not under the Protection of Children Act misused and that ex-offenders are not 1999 to check with the Criminal Records treated unfairly. A copy of this policy is Bureau for the existence and content of available upon request. Ex-offenders will any criminal record prior to appointment retain the protection afforded by the to posts which have access to children Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. and vulnerable adults. The Code of Practice for registered persons and other recipients of Disclosure By applying for a post that requires a CRB information will govern registered bodies check, all applicants have to provide their conduct and prevent abuse of the system. consent. By consenting to a CRB check this would then not be a breach of your human rights.

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Any information will be treated with the Can I refuse to apply for a CRB check? strictest confidence and you will only be Yes. However Cumbria County Council prevented from obtaining employment if will be unable to progress your application Cumbria County Council considers you any further and you would be withdrawn have a criminal record that makes you from the recruitment process. unsuitable for the post for which you have applied. How long will a CRB check take? Applicants are reminded that failure to A CRB check will normally be returned comply with this requirement will result within four weeks of being submitted. in their application being withdrawn The successful applicant cannot from the recruitment process. Failure to commence employment with Cumbria disclose a criminal conviction spent or County Council until the results of otherwise will result in disciplinary action the CRB check, medical clearance and and potential dismissal. employment references have been verified.

What if I have previously lived overseas? The Criminal Records Bureau does not always have access to criminal records held overseas. Records of Good Conduct can be obtained from a country or countries where the candidate has previously lived or visited. Where candidates have lived or travelled for long periods abroad the council will always require a CRB check and a Record of Good Conduct from the relevant country or countries. It is the candidates responsibility to ensure that they provide and meet the cost of any Records of Good Conduct required.

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I have been acquitted of a crime, How long will a CRB check last? will this still show on my CRB Each CRB check will show the date on certificate? which it was printed but there will be no No. Acquittals of crimes will not show expiry date. The older a CRB check is, as a conviction on an individual’s standard the less reliable it is. CRB certificate. Where an enhanced check is required for the post for which you are applying local police forces may How often will I have to apply for choose to hold this information as local a CRB check? intelligence and may choose to disclose CRB checks are carried out on all this to the registered body. Cumbria County Council employees where required every three years. Will police cautions show on my CRB certificate? Yes, as police cautions can be issued for serious offences as well as minor offences they cannot be disregarded.

Will I receive a copy of information held about me? You will receive a CRB certificate in the post, a copy of which will also be sent to Capita Business Services/Cumbria County Council HR who are registered with the Criminal Records Bureau and as such agree to comply with the Code of Practice.

If I don’t agree with the information held about me could I appeal? Yes. If you believe the information held about you is incorrect you can call the CRB Dispute Line immediately on: 0870 90 90 778

You must also contact Capita Business Services/Cumbria County Council HR who will also have received a copy of the CRB certificate to make them aware that you are going through this procedure.

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Asylum and Immigration Act 1996

In accordance with Section 8 of the • A United Kingdom residence permit Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 issued to a national of a state, which applicants invited to interview will be is a party to the European Economic required to provide documentary Area Agreement or any other evidence of their right to live and work agreement forming part of the in the United Kingdom. Communities Treaties, which confirms that the holder has rights of entry to In accordance with Home Office or residence in the United Kingdom. guidance, candidates invited to interview • A passport or other travel document will be required to produce either: or a residence document issued by the Home Office which is endorsed to One document from list one or two show that the holder has a current documents from list two, section A or B. right of residence in the United Kingdom as the family member of a named national of a state which is a party to List one the European Economic Area • A United Kingdom passport describing Agreement or any other agreement the holder as a British citizen or as a forming part of the Communities citizen of the United Kingdom and Treaties which confers rights of colonies having the right of abode in entry to, or residence in, the United the United Kingdom. Kingdom, and who is resident in the • A passport containing a certificate of United Kingdom. entitlement issued by, or on behalf of • A passport or other travel document the Government of the United endorsed to show that the holder is Kingdom, certifying that the holder exempt from immigration control has has the right of abode in the United indefinite leave to enter, or remain in, Kingdom. the United Kingdom or has no time • A passport or national identity card, limit on the holder’s stay. issued by a state which is a party to • A passport or other travel document the European Economic Area endorsed to show that the holder has Agreement or any other agreement current leave to enter, or remain in forming part of the Communities the United Kingdom and is permitted Treaties which confers rights of entry to take the employment in question, to, or residence in the United Kingdom, provided that it does not require the which describes the holder as a issue of a work permit. national of a state which is a party to • A registration card, which indicates that agreement. that the holder is entitled to take employment in the United Kingdom.

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List two • An immigration status document issued by the Home Office to the Section A holder, endorsed with a United A document issued by a previous Kingdom residence permit, which employer, Inland Revenue, the indicates that the holder has been Department for Work and Pensions, Job granted limited leave to enter or Centre Plus, the Employment Service, remain in the United Kingdom and is the Training and Employment Agency entitled to take the employment in (Northern Ireland) or the Northern question in the United Kingdom. Ireland Social Security Agency, which contains the national insurance number of Section B the person named in the document, and • A work permit or other approval to one of the following documents: take employment issued by the Work Permits UK, and one of the following • A birth certificate issued in the United documents: Kingdom which specifies the names of the holder’s parents or; • A passport or other travel document • A birth certificate issued in the endorsed to show that the holder has Channel Islands, Isle of Man or current leave to enter, or remain in Ireland or; the United Kingdom and is permitted • A certificate of registration or to take the work permit employment naturalisation as a British citizen or; in question or; • A letter issued by the Home Office, • A letter issued by the Home Office to to the holder, which indicates that the the holder, confirming the same. person named in it has been granted indefinite leave to enter, or remain in the United Kingdom or; • An immigration status document issued by the Home Office, to the holder, endorsed with a United Kingdom residence permit which indicates that the holder has been granted indefinite leave to enter, or remain in the United Kingdom or; • A letter issued by the Home Office to the holder, which indicates that the person named in it has subsisting leave to enter, or remain in the United Kingdom and is entitled to take the employment in question in the United Kingdom or;

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