Purpose Statement
St Martin of Tours exists to enable individuals to develop their potential in order to maximise their independence.
Our Vision
St Martin of Tours, is a Registered Social Landlord and a leading specialist provider of housing, care, support and community reintegration services to people over 16 who have mental heath problems, ex offenders with support needs and people at risk of offending. We specialise in providing services for mentally disordered offenders.
Our Values
St Martins of Tours believes that everyone associated with it should be treated with:
- Fairness
- Justice
- Respect
- Equality
- Integrity
- Probity
Equal Opportunities
St Martin of Tours aims to be an equal opportunities organisation. Our Equal Opportunities Policy applies to all services users, staff, members of the management committee and other committees and where applicable to contractors or other agents or agencies involved with the Association.
We recognise that certain groups and individuals in society are discriminated against and are taking positive steps to implement an equal opportunities policy and to monitor and review the effectiveness of the policy in all aspects of our work.
We seek to identify and remove any discrimination in our policy and practice. We aim to provide relevant services to service users and to ensure that all service users are treated equitably and with respect.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring
The equal opportunities monitoring from will be used only for monitoring our Equal Opportunities Policy and will not be used for any other purpose. It will be separated from the application form before short-listing and kept confidentially by St Martins.
Hours of Work
Standard hours are 37.5 hours each week, inclusive of breaks. In addition, in some 24 hour staffed hostels, project staff may need to provide overnight waking night or sleep-in cover on occasion.
This is specified in the job description. Where appropriate flexi-time, and time-off-in-lieu systems operate. Our postsrequire a reasonable amount of flexibility to carry out the duties and responsibilities, including occasional attendance outside standard office hours. Shift-based workers will be required to work within the shift system which will incorporate both early, late and weekend working patterns.
Pay
St Martins operates an open and transparent pay system, based on a 3 grade band structure for every role. Employees are paid monthly on the 23rd of each month.
Sick Pay
The occupational sick pay scheme provides for eight weeks full pay and eight weeks half pay. This applies to all employees upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period. After two years service you will be entitled to twelve weeks full pay and twelve weeks half pay.
Code of Conduct
The Association promotes the highest standards of conduct and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct.
Pension
You can be admitted to the Association's Group Pension Scheme once you have completed your probationary period. St Martins will pay double any contribution the employee makes into a personal pension up to a total of six per cent of gross salary.
Staff Development
There are significant opportunities for on-going learning and development. Learning and development opportunities may include NVQ’s, an internal core training programme, support for external courses and inter-agency working.
Annual Leave
You will receive 25 days leave each year, in addition to statutory public holidays.After two years service, you will be entitled to 28 days holiday and, on your fourth year, you will be entitled to 30 days.
Employee Assistance Programme
All employees and their families are entitled to use an external, private and confidential advice service which includes access to professional counseling.
Notice Period
Upon completion of the probationary period, the notice period is usually one month for most posts, unless this is otherwise specified in terms and conditions.
Probation
All permanent appointments will be subject to a six-month probationary period.
Criminal Records and Criminal Records Bureau Disclosures
As all of our front-line posts include working with vulnerable adults or vulnerable young people, all successful applications will need an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Having a criminal conviction does not exclude you from employment. All convictions will be assessed in relation to the post.
You must complete the Criminal Convictions Declaration form in the application pack and return it.
Whole Time Service
You will be expected to devote your whole time service to the work of the Association and you shall not engage in any other business or take up any appointment without the approval of your Director.
Season Ticket Loan
Rail, tube and bus season ticket loans will be available on request. This is an interest free loan of up to £4,000.
Asylum and Immigration
All job offers will be subject to confirmation that you are permitted to work in the United Kingdom in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration, Asylum,and Nationality Act 2006.
Completing Your Application Form
In this application pack you will find a job description and person specification, which sets out the main duties of the post, and lists the skills, experience and attributes (competencies) required by a strong candidate. You should study the information carefully before filling out your application form. When listing your previous jobs ensure dates are correct and in date order. Do not forget to explain any gaps in your employment history. Please note we do not accept CV’s.
References
References will be taken up for those to whom we make a formal offer of employment. References must be satisfactory to the Association. You should provide the names of two people who can act as referees; these should be your current and next most recent employer.
Instructions to Applicants
Applications will be assessed from the information you provide.When completing the application form please use the form to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job as indicated in the person specification and job description.
You should address all of requirements listed on the person specification. The personal attributes demonstrate the types of behaviours we expect from our staff. You should address these and provide any other examples of how you work to demonstrate your competence. Therefore you need to clearly demonstrate your capabilities in relation to each of the requirements listed in the person specification.
It is essential that evidence or examples are given of your experience against each of the requirements.
We look for people with potential and transferable skills in addition to people who have worked in the same role or level before. If you are coming from a different background, demonstrate how your skills are transferable to the role your are applying for.
You should complete the application in your own handwriting in black ink or type the application in the file provided. You must complete all sections, as incomplete forms will not be accepted.
Use clear, concise sentences.
Address the requirements in as much detail as you can.
If you need to use a continuation sheet please limit it to one A4 sheet. Make your reason for applying for the job as clear as possible addressing the criteria in the person specification. You should also consider what experience you have gained outside of work as well as your work experience. Please ensure that you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form and sign it.
Selection Process
The first stage is usually short-listing of candidates. This stage is completed by a recruitment panel and will use your application form to see if you meet the basic requirements.
The second stage is usually to attend an assessment centre. At this session you will undertake a competency based interview and (where appropriate) a verbal reasoning test/personality assessment.
The interview panel will usually consist of two people. The chair is usually the manager of the team where the job is located.
Successful candidates will receive a provisional job offer from Human Resources. We will then perform the required vetting of; seeking references, initiate the criminal records bureau check and take a copy of your identity documents.
Application
We only accept applications through the application form. Do not send a CV as this will not be considered.
Once you have completed your application, post it to HR, St Martin of Tours, 318-320 St Pauls Road, London, N1 2LF, marked Private and Confidential.
Ensure that you put the correct stamps on the envelope.
Alternatively you can email your application form to . You will be asked to sign your application form if you are shortlisted for interview.
If you have any queries please contact the HR Department by telephone on 020 7704 3820 or via email