Information for Candidates

Welcome to YOU!  We are delighted that you are interested in coming to work for us.

We exist to provide care, support and advice to vulnerable people, to promote their independence and to help them build a better quality of life. Our work is challenging and rewarding and can help you feel that everyday your work is worthwhile.

We are determined that our values underpin everything that we do. These are:-

• We value relationships based on trust, empathy, honesty and respect
  
• We actively promote the freedom and power to make informed choices for a better quality of life and self-fulfillment
  
• We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and that an individual's unique strengths, abilities, needs and contribution should be valued and nurtured. No-one should be denied this right as a result of discrimination.

We recognise our employees have the right to work in an environment that is free from inequality, discrimination or abuse.

One of our key strengths is the positive learning environment we have. All our employees benefit from regular support and supervision, a personal development plan and relevant learning and development activities. Many of our employees are trained to at least NVQ level 3. We have a dynamic in-house Learning & Development Team, internet and library resources and are Investors in People accredited. All new staff undertake a full induction into the organisation.

Other benefits of working for YOU include:-

• A final salary pension scheme
  
• Sick Pay Scheme
  
• Mileage Allowance
  
• Payment of Professional Fees for staff members who have a full professional qualification as a requirement for their job
  
• We also negotiate discounts for staff with local businesses (eg cheaper gym membership)
  
• Excellent communication through a team brief, annual staff conference and other activities

Please note that in order to comply with current legislation, you will need to prove that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom. If you are shortlisted, you will need to bring the following original documentation with you:

• A passport stating that the holder is a British Citizen, or a passport showing that the holder has the right of abode in the United Kingdom
  
• An original birth certificate issued in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, plus documents showing any name change (eg marriage certificate).
  
• A document showing your National Insurance Number
  
• Qualification certificates and/or membership cards of professional bodies where relevant.

Please note that we may hold personal information in paper or electronic form concerning candidates in accordance with the Data Protection Act. We may destroy or delete that information when no longer required without seeking your further consent. All information will be kept in a confidential manner.

Please also note that all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and medical clearance. An enhanced Criminal Bureau Disclosure will also be required for all posts working with service users. This may include an enhanced check and a POVA check (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) for certain jobs.

Good luck with your application and thank you once again for your interest.