Southern Synod
Synod Office IEast Croydon United Reformed Church I
Addiscombe Grove ICroydon ICR0 5LP
Telephone: 020 8688 3730
Children’s and Youth Development Officer (CYDO)
Job Application Form
Please note that CVs will not be accepted
(This Post requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure)
Job Applied for:Children’s and Youth Development Officer (CYDO), Southern Synod
Closing date: 12 noon on 31 October 2016. / Ref: SSCYDO
10/2016
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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod
Children’s and Youth Development Officer (CYDO) – Application Form
October 2016
Title:Surname:
First Name(s):
M/F
Address:
Email:
Contact Telephone Numbers
Please indicate convenient times for us to contact you. Discretion will be used when contacting you at work.
Home:
Work:
Mobile:
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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod
Children’s and Youth Development Officer (CYDO) – Application Form
October 2016
Do you have the legal right to work and live in the UK?NB: Please note, should you be short-listed for interview, you will be required to bring your passport or equivalent documentation as outlined by the Home Office and UK Border and Immigration regulations for verification purposes. Please see the ‘Eligibility to work in the UK’ notes for further details.
Do you require any require any special arrangements for interview and/or to help you take up this role?
Do you have a current driving licence?
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Do you have any convictions which are not ‘spent’ within the meaning of the Act?
If so please give full details in an accompanying letter and send to the Synod Office addressed to the Synod Clerk and marked ‘Confidential’.
Education – Professional, Postgraduate, First Degree/Diploma
Please list all degrees/diplomas/professional qualifications etc. held at or currently studied for, whether at first degree or postgraduate level.
List most recent first and give all results known whatever the outcome.
You will be required to provide proof of qualifications so please ensure accuracy when completing these sections, referring to exam certificates if necessary.
Attaching a CV is not acceptable.
From - To
Month/year / Higher Education Institution / Award and Title of Award (HND/Degree/Dipl/Msc/PhD etc) List main subjects
below title / Results (expected/awarded)
and date
Education – Prior to Higher Education
Please list all qualifications achieved (other than higher education) e.g. GCSEs, A Levels, etc.
List most recent first and give all results known whatever the outcome.
Attaching a CV is not acceptable.
From - To
Month/year / Name and address of School/College / Examinations Taken / Results awarded
and date
Other Training
Please list any courses you have undertaken, including dates and duration, which did not lead to a qualification and which you feel are relevant to the advertised role.
Employment and Work Experience
Please describe brieflyALLwork (whether paid or unpaid) which you have undertaken
in the last10 years,including the reason for leaving.
Highlight (*) the two most relevant and note what you have achieved.
From - To
Month/year / Employer / Job Title/Responsibilities / Achievements
Employment gaps
If you have any gaps in your employment history in the past ten years, for two months or more, please detail what you were doing during that gap. Please also provide contact details of a personal reference (not a relative or partner) or your local Benefits Office who can confirm this.
From - To
Month/year / Job title and main responsibilities / Reason / Contact details of personal referee [NOT a relative or partner] or local Benefit Office who can verify the details.
Your Christian Faith
Please give a brief outline of the development of your Christian faith
Describe the best parts, for you, of Christian children’s and youth work.
Personal Interests and Achievements
Use the space below to describe with dates (year) any part-time activities. Include organising, leading a group activities. Those requiring initiative, creativity or giving intellectual development
are also of interest.
Specific Skills
- List any languages that you know indicating level of proficiency (basic/working knowledge/fluent/mother tongue).
- Specify your experience with any generic computer packages/programmes (limited/working knowledge/extensive).
- Indicate any other specific relevant skills (graphic skills, etc.).
Where did you hear of us/see the advertisement?
Suitability for the Post
Explain why you have applied for this job, making sure that you fill out each section below to outline your relevant qualifications and experience as they relate to the person specification. Emphasise why you consider yourself to be a strong candidate. Please use a further sheet of paper if necessary.
Use the space below to describe how you meet each requirement, giving supporting evidence from your previous work or from your wider experience.
Education & qualifications:
- A nationally recognised qualification in Children’s or Youth or Community work.
Experience:
- At least 2 years’ experience in Children’s and Youth work.
- Recent or ongoing experience of working with children and young people:
- Experience of working with and training adults.
- Leadership experience.
Knowledge:
- An understanding of issues and trends both within church and secular Children’s and Youth Work.
- Knowledge of current training methods and techniques.
Skills and Abilities:
Additional Information:
Please write here any additional information, not covered elsewhere which will strengthen your application (may be continued on a separate piece of paper):
References
Please give the names and details of two individuals, not related to you, who will provide employment references. One of these must be your present or most recent employer, where you are working/have worked in paid employment, or client if you are undertaking consultancy work.
The other should be a person who is able to comment on your ability to perform the role for which you are applying (preferably your local Church Minister).
Please note that referees may be approached prior to interview.
Do you wish to be contacted before references are taken up? YES/NO.
Name: / Name:
How is the referee known to you? / How is the referee known to you?
Position: / Position:
Address: / Address:
Telephone: / Telephone:
Email: / Email:
Availability
Please confirm that if called for interview you will be available on Tuesday 22 November 2016. / Please give the date from which you are available for employment.
Declaration
- I acknowledge that an appointment, if offered, will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) clearance which are acceptable to the United Reformed Church.
Signed: Date:
Name (please print)
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The United Reformed Church Southern Synod
Children’s and Youth Development Officer (CYDO) – Application Form
October 2016