Dear Applicant,
RE: Application for employment
Thank you for applying for the position of Development Worker at the Deafness Resource Centre.
Please find enclosed the Application Pack, which includes:
- Job Description (1 page)
- Person Specification (1 page)
- Application Process (1 page)
- Application Form (6 pages)
- Equal Opportunities Policy (1 page)
- Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (1 page)
- Background Information (1 page)
If any of this information is missing, please contact Reception at the Deafness Resource Centre using the details below.
If applying by post, please ensure all relevant pages are printed and sent to us.
The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 7th February 2011.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted as part of, or instead of, any application.
We look forward to receiving your completed application.
Yours sincerely
Helen
Helen Fitzgerald
Chief Officer
Registered Charity in England No 1128148
Company Limited By Guarantee No 6807282
Development Worker: Job Description
Employed by: Deafness Resource Centre Ltd
Based at:Deafness Resource Centre
32-40 Dentons Green Lane, St Helens, WA10 2QB
Geographical area of work:Halton Borough
Line Manager: Advocacy Service Manager
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Salary: NJC scale 4 point 20 (£18453)
Overall Role:
To facilitate the development and delivery of services available for D/deaf people living in the Halton and St Helens area.
Tasks:
- Work in partnership, to develop ways of reaching the most isolated D/deaf members of the community;
- Consult with the D/deaf community to identify gaps in provision, level of need and barriers to participation;
- Provide support and guidance to clients and partners, in undertaking care assessments and producing appropriate plans;
- Facilitate the development and introduction of self-help support groups to provide social and recreational opportunities and peer support;
- Offer support, advice and guidance to facilitate access to services and opportunities that will improve the health and well-being of D/deaf adults and children;
- Actively promote DRC services in the wider community through the production of literature, presentations and displays;
- Identify and network with key partners from all sectors that will support and enhance the development and delivery of services for D/deaf people;
- Maintain accurate qualitative and quantative evidence to demonstrate the participation levels and impact of the service’s provided;
- Produce written reports for funders and senior managers on the progress of the service including actions for further development;
- Undertake appropriate training and learning opportunities to fulfil the role to its full potential;
- Act within the DRC’s policies and procedures, particularly Health & Safety, the promotion of equality of opportunity, and safeguarding of adults and children;
- Undertake any other duties within the scope of the role as directed by line manager.
Registered Charity in England No 1128148
Company Limited By Guarantee No 6807282
Development Worker: Person Specification
Candidates will be assessed from a combination of information provided on the application form (A), interview and presentation (I), and references (R)
Qualifications / Education
- Good standard of education (GCSE grade C and above, or equivalent)
- British Sign Language Level 2 (or native BSL user)
Experience / Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues D/deaf* people and their families/carers may face
- Experience of working in community-based settings to reach more isolated members of the community
- Direct experience of working/living in a D/deaf* environment
- Experience of organising a variety of promotional and marketing activities for specific audiences
- Understanding of Health and Social Care strategies, policies and procedures
Skills /Abilities
- The ability to influence and motivate individuals
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to forge effective working partnerships with a range of individuals, groups and partner agencies
- The ability to produce information in a variety of formats appropriate to targeted audience
- Good working knowledge and competency using Microsoft software
- Ability to manage and prioritise a diverse and demanding workload, and work to deadlines
Personal Qualities
- Friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour
- Commitment to the concept of Equal Opportunities
- Excellent team worker with the ability to work alone
- Self motivated, enthusiastic and focused
Other Requirements
- Ability to travel independently
- Ability to occasionally work evenings or weekends
*the term D/deaf is a collective reference to people who are profoundly deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deaf blind.
Application Process
Closing Date: 4pm on Monday 7th February 2011
Completed applications can be submitted by either post or email.
Post to:
FAO Helen Fitzgerald
Deafness Resource Centre Ltd
32-40 Dentons Green Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2QB
Email to: FAO Helen Fitzgerald
Short-listing:
The contents of each employment application will be reviewed against the Person Specification and Job Description. Applications will be assessed based only on the information provided and how far it demonstrates the applicant’s ability to meet the criteria for the post.
If you are short-listed for interview, we will contact you in writing,within 3 weeks of the closing date, with details about the date, time and venue of the interview.
If you have been unsuccessful for short-listing, we will contact you in writing, within 3 weeks of the closing date, to inform you of the outcome.
General Enquiries
All enquiries regarding this application should be directed to or, by telephone to 01744 23887 (voice or text)
Registered Charity No. 1128148
Company Limited by Guarantee 6807282, registered in England and Wales
You should attempt to answer all questions as fully as possible.
CVs will not be accepted as part of, or instead of, this application form.
The organisation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications, regardless of disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national originsPlease complete this form in black ink
Please return this form to:Post:Chief Officer – Private
Deafness Resource Centre
32-40 Dentons Green Lane
St Helens
Merseyside
WA10 2QB
Email:
FAO Helen Fitzgerald / Title of the post for which you are applying:
Development Worker
(Halton area)
Please state where you saw the job advertised, or state “Word Of Mouth”:
Personal Details
Title: / Forename(s): / Surname/Family Name:
Address: / Telephone No:
Mobile No:
Email:
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (please circle)YES / NO
If YES, please give details of date(s) or offences(s) and sentence(s) passed: This will not necessarily affect your application.
Important: if you are applying for a post connected with the provision of services to: children and young persons, older people, disabled people or people with learning disabilities or which involves employment in a Youth Club or Centre.
PLEASE NOTE that, because of the nature of the work, such employment is exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exemptions) Order, 1975. Applicants are not entitled therefore, to withhold information about convictions which, for purposes, are ‘spent’ under the provisions of the Act. Any failure to disclose such convictions and, of course, any other convictions could, if the applicant is given employment, result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
The following sections request information on which we decide whether or not to invite you for interview. It is therefore important that you complete all sections fully. You should read the accompanying person specification and job description, and consider carefully whether your knowledge, skills and abilities match what we are looking for.
Education and QualificationsPlease give details of any courses attended, duration and qualification(s) obtained. Include training you are currently undertaking which is relevant to the post.
Voluntary Activities
Please give details of any voluntary activities you undertake / have undertaken.
Leisure Time Interests
Please give details.
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Employment HistoryPlease give details of work history, beginning with your present/most recent employer and working backwards. If you have not been employed, please proceed to the next question.
Name of Employer / From / To / Job Title and Main Responsibilities / Reason for leaving
Final Salary in most recent employment:------Notice required by present employer:------
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Reason for ApplicationPlease state your reasons for applying for this post, and why you think you meet its requirements as outlined in the person specification and job description. Include any other information in support of your application. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
References
Please give the details of two referees whom we may approach. One of these should be your present/last employer or tutor. They should not include relatives or purely personal friends.
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Is consent needed before taking up reference?
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Personal Requirements
Do you consider yourself to be disabled? (please circle) YES NO
All applicants with a disability who meet the basic criteria will be short-listed for this position
Can you provide evidence of eligibility to work within the UK under the requirements of s8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (such as a P45, P60, pay-slip or National Insurance Card?
(please circle)YES NO
Please note that in the event of being offered the post, you will be required to provide such evidence.
Declaration
I declare that the information contained in this form is true and accurate. I understand that if it is subsequently discovered that any statement is false or misleading, my employment may be terminated without notice.
Signature: Date:
Registered Charity No 1128148
Company Limited by Guarantee No 6807282
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
The Deafness Resource Centre Limited recognises that everyone has a contribution to make to society and a right to equal and fair treatment.
The purpose of this policy is to provide equality of opportunity to all in recruitment; employment or through delivery of our services, irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion, marital status and social class. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Anyone accessing the services of the Deafness Resource Centre will receive fair and equal treatment.
Visitors and centre users will be treated in a professional and respectful manner at all times
All employees, whether part-time, full-time, temporary or volunteers, will be treated fairly and equally.
Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability.
All employees and volunteers will be helped and encouraged to develop to their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
The policy will be implemented within all relevant legislation and good practice guidelines particularly; Race Relations Act; Sex Discrimination Act; Disability Discrimination Act
Every employee and volunteer is entitled to a working environment, which promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Breach of this policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
The policy has the full support of the Management Committee and the Chief Officer who will be responsible for its implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The Management Committee will review the policy annually.
The Deafness Resource Centre Limited will implement the policy by:
- Ensuring all staff and management committee members are given diversity training covering legislation and good practice
- All aspects of the service is monitored and evaluated to determine progress towards achievement of the policy
- Actively seek opportunities to encourage greater participation by isolated and disadvantage groups
Registered Charity No 1128148
Company Limited by Guarantee No 6807282
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING FORM
As part of our organisational commitment to providing equality of opportunity, it is important for us to monitor access to our services, including the recruitment process. The information you provide will be used for statistical purposes only.
What is your employment status? (Please tick)
Retired / E1 / Unemployed / E5Carer / E2 / Training / E6
Student / E3 / Non-Employed / E7
Employed / E4 / Other / E8
If you answered other please specify…………………………………………………….
What is your ethnic origin? (Please tick)
White / Mixed / Asian or Asian British / Black or Black British / OtherBritish / White/Black Caribbean / Indian / Caribbean / Chinese
Irish / White/Black African / Pakistani / African
White Asian / Bangladeshi
Other White / Other Mixed / Other Asian / Other Black / Other
Would you consider yourself to have a disability? (Please tick) YesNo
Gender (Please tick)MaleFemale
Age range (Please tick)
Under 16 / 36 – 5016 – 25 / 51 – 60
26 – 35 / 61 +
THIS INFORMATION IS ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL. IT WILL BE HELD SEPARATELY FROM YOUR APPLICATION, AND USED FOR MONITORING PURPOSES ONLY.
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