William Morris Hall
6 Somers Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 6RX
Tel: 020 8509 8985
Fax: 020 8520 4384
Dear Enquirer,
Thank you for your enquiry about the Kitchen Project (Zest) Co-ordinator role here at the Limes. I am enclosing a Job Description, a Person Specification, an Equal Opportunities form and an Application form. Please complete the Application form and the Equal Opportunities form and return them to The Limes and return it by 29 March 2017 12pm
The Limes is committed to Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you have a disability and require any assistance in completing the form, please call one of our administration staff on the contact number above.
The decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely on the information you provide in your application form. It is important that you refer to the Job Profile and Person Profile when completing Section 4 – Relevant Experience, as this space will provide you with the opportunity to tell us how you meet the selection criteria for the job. Rather than simply repeating your career history, look at the skills and experience required by the job and give specific examples of work or actions that show you have the required skills. Do not forget to include any skills and experience that you have gained outside full time employment.
If you do use any additional sheets, please note which question they refer to and mark each page with your name.
Should you not hear from us by 31st March, you can assume you have not been shortlisted for interview. We hope you understand we take this approach in order to save The Limes, the postage costs.
Formal and informal interviews will take place on Friday 31st March. The informal interview will be with a small group of young people with learning disabilities.
For more information about the Limes, please look at our website: www.thelimes.org.uk
Thank you for your interest.
Yours sincerely,
Liz Fraser
Director
Zest Kitchen Coordinator
Job Profile
Person reports to Youth and Family Support Coordinator
Person Supervises Volunteers and Support Workers
Grade £10.22 ph
Hours 12.5 hrs per week
Purpose of the Job
To support young people with learning disabilities to transition into adulthood as socially active citizens using entrepreneurial and creative based methods of working such as cooking & baking.
Members
1. To ensure members have the information, training, support and resources they need to make the most of their time on placement
2. To manage and develop partnership, referral and signposting pathways
3. To support, plan and help members manage their time at market days
Management & administration
1. To supervise all support workers and volunteers on placements within this project
2. To contribute to development of policy to ensure best practice
3. To place and support 21 disabled YP per year.
Development
1. To research, promote and develop creative activities & placements with consideration to members’ support needs and wishes as outlined in the Journey Plan
2. To research transport issues and to promote independent travel for our members
3. To ensure that all members who may be in need of assistance can be referred to appropriate agencies for any further advice and support
4. To develop members’ participation in the running of the project in association with the FE Manager.
5. To keep abreast of current development in the field of social inclusion including policy at a national level.
Co-operation, Liaison and publicity
1. To provide information about the Zest Kitchen opportunities in an accessible format
2. To promote the importance of being socially active citizens within the Limes and with our partners in the community.
3. To attend staff team meetings or external organisations meetings when required by FE Manager or The Director
4. To provide written & verbal reports for management meetings
5. To promote the project to people with learning disabilities in the community in conjunction with the FE Manager
General
1. To ensure positive links between members, their supporters and volunteers
2. To support young adults with learning disabilities to sustain professional relationships
3. To develop creative skills opportunities within Zest Kitchen.
4. To ensure the support provided to young people with learning disabilities is of the highest standard and fully takes into account their needs and wishes.
5. To operate within all Limes policies including Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities
6. To undertake training as required by the FE Manager
7. To undertake other duties as required by the FE Manager within the competence of the post holder and commensurate with their grading
8. To keep up to date with The Limes’ policy for safeguarding for vulnerable adults.
Equal Opportunities
1. The organisation has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.
Person Specification:
JOB TITLE: Kitchen Project Coordinator
LOCATION: The Limes Community and Children’s Centre
Requirement / Essential/Desirable / Method of
Measurement
1. Qualifications/Education/Knowledge
A youth work, teaching, related NVQ or other relevant qualification
A qualification in catering or related field
A current working knowledge of ways to support people with disabilities in a person centred manner.
A good understanding of self-advocacy
A good understanding of Transition
A certificate in Food Hygiene / D
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2. Experience
To have worked in a group setting with people with disabilities
To have worked with computer-based administrative systems
To have managed own workload and successfully delivered outcomes
To have worked in a creative environment
To have worked in a multi-racial, multi-cultural setting.
To have at least two years’ experience of working with people with learning disabilities either in a paid or voluntary capacity.
To have led group activities.
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3. Abilities - both aptitudes and skills
The ability to use initiative to problem solve
To work well within a team comprising of volunteers and staff.
To relate well to people with disabilities.
To relate well to parents.
To possess excellent communication skills
To use various methods of communication e.g. BSL, Makaton, using pictures, skills in art, crafts, games and drama.
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4. Personal qualities - characteristics, style, interests, attitudes
To be creative when planning activities
To possess good organisational skills
To have an interest in challenging discrimination of all kinds, but particularly towards people with disabilities. / E
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6. Circumstances/Health
To be able to work flexibly including some evenings, weekends and school holidays or some combination of these hours
This post is subject to a DBS check / E
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Application Form – Confidential
The information supplied on this application form will be used to evaluate your suitability for the post. Please complete this form in type or in block capitals in black ink and return to the address on the covering letter or by email to
Application for the post of Zest Kitchen Coordinator
1. Personal Information
Last Name……....………...... ……… Title………......
First Name(s)...... ……...... …………… Daytime Tel No……………………
Other Names……………...... ……………… Evening Tel No……………………..
Date of Birth……………...... …. National Insurance No…...... ………….
Address……......
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Email…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Qualifications and Training
DateFrom/To / Secondary School/
College /
University / Training Organisation / Subjects Studied or training courses attended / Qualification
Do you have any additional certificates or professional qualifications?
3. Work History
Please give details of all the positions (paid or unpaid) you have held, starting with your most recent post, accounting for any gaps in your employment history.
Date From/To(month/year) / Employers name and address and nature of business / Job Title and main responsibilities / Final Salary and reason for leaving
If necessary, please continue on a separate sheet
Please give details of any paid or voluntary work you plan to continue if appointed to this post
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4. Relevant Experience
You are asked to use this space to outline all your skills, knowledge and experience relevant to the job. Please ensure you complete this section carefully as the information you provide will be the basis for short listing you. You may find it useful to refer to the job description and person specification when completing this section. If necessary, continue on a separate sheet.
5. General Information
Do you hold a current full driving licence? Yes o Noo
I already have the legal right to work in the UK
If appointed, how soon could you join us?
Are there any dates when you would not be available for interview?
6. References
Please give the names and current business addresses of people whom we may contact for a reference, covering your work history over the past 5 years. The first referee must be your current or most recent employer. If this is your first job, please give details of your headteacher or college tutor. Personal references (ie from your GP or friends) are not acceptable. If necessary please attach an additional sheet.
Current Employer Previous Employer
Name...... ……… Name………………………………………….
Job Title…...... …… Job Title………………………………………
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Telephone No…...... ………... Telephone No……………...... ……
Email…………………………………. Email…………………………………………………
How do you know them?...... How do you know them?......
Can we contact your current employer prior to any conditional offer of employment?
Yeso Noo
7. Criminal Record
Under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders legislation the covering letter states that this post is subject to a police check. Please give details of any cautions, convictions or bindovers you have received or proceedings being instituted against you.
Criminal Convictions or cautions…………………………………………………………….
Are you subject to any current or outstanding disciplinary action or legal proceedings?
Yeso Noo
If yes, please give details………………………………………………………......
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8. Declaration
I confirm that the information I have given is correct and complete and that misleading or untruthful statements will result in my dismissal if they become known after my appointment.
Signed………………………………….
Date………………………………………
Equalities Monitoring – Confidential
Please tick üthe appropriate box to indicate your ethnic group
White / Black or Black British
African / ¨
British / ¨ / Ghanian / ¨
Irish / ¨ / Kenyan / ¨
Albanian / ¨ / Nigerian / ¨
Greek / Greek Cypriot / ¨ / Somali / ¨
Kosovan / ¨ / South African / ¨
Turkish / Turkish Cypriot / ¨ / Caribbean / ¨
Any other White background
(please write below)Lithuanian / o / Any other Black background (please write below) / ¨
Dual or multiple heritage / Asian or Asian British
White and Asian / ¨ / Bangladeshi / ¨
White and Black African / ¨ / Indian / ¨
White and Black Caribbean / ¨ / Pakistani / ¨
Any other dual or multiple heritage (please write below) / ¨ / Mauritian / ¨
Gypsy / Roma / ¨ / Sri Lankan / ¨
Traveller / ¨ / Any other Asian background (please write below) / ¨
Any other ethnic background (please write below) / ¨ / Chinese / ¨
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Yes / ¨ / No / o
If you answered yes, please identify which type of disability from the options below
Hearing disability / ¨ / Learning disability / ¨
Physical disability / ¨ / Visual disability / ¨
Other disability (please write below) / ¨
What is your gender?
Female / o / Male / ¨
To which of the following age groups do you belong
Under 20 / ¨ / 20 - 29 / o
30 – 39 / ¨ / 40 - 49 / ¨
59 - 59 / ¨ / 60 and over / ¨
What is your religion? (please tick one box only)
Buddhist / ¨ / Christian / o
Hindu / ¨ / Jewish / ¨
Muslim / ¨ / Sikh / ¨
None / ¨ / Other (please write below) / ¨
What is your sexuality?
Heterosexual / o / Gay man / ¨
Lesbian / ¨ / Bisexual / ¨
Transgender / ¨
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