Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in Depaul UK. You should have the following
information to help you with your application:
o Role Description and Person Specification
o Application pack includes:
o Summary of terms and conditions
o Some advice on how to fill in the application form
o Application form on page 5
In order for your completed application form to arrive by the above closing date
please send one copy of your application form to me, Vicky Franklin via email at
recruitment@depauluk.org. Ensure your applications file name is your name
followed by the reference for the post you are applying for (listed above), for
example Vicky Franklin RA. Alternately you can fax your form to 020 7939
1260. Applications that arrive late will not be included in shortlisting.
Please ensure you write the job reference number of the post you are applying
for on the application form.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is as advertised; we will
contact you shortly after that if you have been shortlisted for an interview. Due to
the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply
personally to acknowledge receipt of your application, and if you have not heard
from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that you have
not been shortlisted.
Please note: Depaul UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the
right mix of talent, skills and potential. Depaul UK welcomes applications from
diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement
purposes only when the conviction is relevant.
As Depaul UK meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants who are offered employment
working with vulnerable young people or in positions of financial responsibility
will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau
before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions,
reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
We look forward to hearing from you, and reading your application.
Yours sincerely

Vicky Franklin
HR Officer
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 SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Conditions of appointment

All posts are subject to a six month probationary period when either side can
decide to withdraw from the contract. Posts are also subject to the receipt of
written references which must cover the last three years of your employment,
there should be at least two. The Job Description will indicate whether a
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required and where this is the case
the offer of employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the DBS
before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions,
reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Salary

Depaul UK uses the NJC salary scales and cost of living increases for guidance
only.

Benefits

The staff benefits package includes:

Contributory pension scheme,

4 x salary death-in-service entitlement,
Option to join private health plan,
Option to join a cashback health plan,
Childcare vouchers scheme,
Cycle to Work scheme,
24 hour confidential counselling helpline,
Annual Leave either starting at 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays
Or 35 days per annum including Bank Holidays dependent. Annual leave
entitlement is linked to the nature of working patterns and will be confirmed
within offer of employment letters
Paid Dependant / Compassionate Leave
Maternity/ Adoption/ Shared Parental leave paid at full pay for 9 21 weeks
depending on length of service and qualifying conditions
Paternity Leave paid at full pay for 2 weeks

Sleep-in Duties

If you are required to undertake sleep-in duties as part of your working week you
will receive payments as appropriate to cover sleep-in shifts.

Information listed above is for general guidance only, as individual

terms and conditions of employment may vary according to the needs
and requirements of each specific job.

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 APPLYING FOR A JOB
SOME ADVICE ON COMPLETING THE FORM
Because Depaul UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer, the application form plays an
important part in the selection process: both in deciding whether or not you will be short listed for an
interview and as a basis for the interview itself. The following advice is designed to help you to
complete the application form as effectively as possible.
Read the Job Description and Person Specification
carefully.________________________________________________

Every post advertised has a full job description and person specification that will be used to
decide which people are interviewed and appointed.

Analyse the job description and person specification_________________________________________

Ask yourself why you are interested in the job. Would it be a good career move: sideways to
broaden your experience or promotion if you are ready for more responsibility? (Can you support
this?)

The person specification will list the competencies, knowledge, qualification and experience
required. Show how you meet each requirement.

Look at your experience_________________________________________________________________

What evidence have you got that illustrates you have the necessary skills, knowledge and
experience? Try to clearly provide information that demonstrates your capabilities against each of
the criteria listed in the person specification, taking into account the job you are applying for. For
example it is easy to say you have had to liaise with clients to identify and respond to their needs
but it is more effective to give examples of how you have used these skills and what you have
achieved.

Explaining your present (and previous) jobs to someone else may help to uncover hidden skills
etc., that you take for granted.

Consider any relevant experience you have acquired outside of work such as
community/voluntary/leisure interests.

Review the application form before you submit

____________________________________________________________

Review your application before you submit to avoid mistakes, repetition etc. This also gives you
the opportunity to ensure that your form is well organised and relevant.

Set out your career history: do not go into too much detail but make sure that you explain the
main features of each job that you have had. Check that the dates are correct, in the right order
and explain any gaps in your employment record in the appropriate section.

General experience and further information_________________________________________________

This is where you make your case for the job. Please do not send your CV as CVs will not be
put forward for shortlisting, but do support your application completing the supporting
statement section using no more than 4 sides with specific reference to the person specification
and job description. Gear your application to the job: dont submit the same one for a series of
jobs unless it is equally appropriate. Do not repeat your career history: pick out the skills,
knowledge and experience required by the job and provide evidence that you posses them.

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 Your form should be clear, concise and well organised with examples that help to evidence your
experience and competencies. Specify and be clear about your own responsibilities rather than
those of your team or department.

Completing the form______________________________________________________________________

If handwriting, use black ink as this shows up best when copied. Ensure it is well presented and
follows instructions. Send your form in on time. Always keep a copy for reference.

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 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

POST APPLIED FOR

LOCATION Manchester
REFERENCE SW/YCM
NUMBER
Where you saw the Indeed
post advertised

Depaul UK is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Our recruitment and

Selection Policy sets out how we will undertake our selection process based on using
fair & objective criteria to ensure that workers have the appropriate skills and
abilities to undertake each post. Please ensure that you read the guidelines on how
to complete your application form and complete all 6 sections of this form.
Please clearly print your full name and number on any attached sheets.
1 CONTACT DETAILS

SURNAME (Block Letters) FIRST Names (Block Letters)

GKANA SOFIA

Home Address Address for Communication (if Different)

Flat 5, 159 Withington Road, Manchester
M16 8RP

Home Telephone No Work Telephone No

(will only be used with the utmost discretion)

E-Mail Mobile
gkanasofia@hotmail.gr 07982695796

2 EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION / TRAINING

Give details of Secondary Schools, Colleges, Universities or Institute of Further
Education attended.
Period Name / Nature of Full Qualifications
(List dates Establishment or (Give details, including dates of any
starting with Part educational Certificates, Professional or
the most Time other qualifications and training with
recent) standard obtained, if applicable)
From To

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10/2006 11/2013 Full

(You may be required to produce evidence of your qualifications at interview)

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3. TRAINING COURSES

Please provide details listing any other relevant qualifications or courses attended
(include non-certificate courses)

Training Dates

4. PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/BANK WORK/& OTHER ACTIVITIES

Please use this section to outline in date order [starting with most recent] details of
your paid employment, volunteering activities and any other relevant activities.
Where you have been employed by an agency outline the details of the
agency rather than the placement.

Depaul UK will use the information below to take up references covering a

minimum period of the last three years. Please ensure that you provide
full contact details in the appropriate column, as you have a responsibility
to ensure that Depaul UK receives and are satisfied with all your
references. We will only take up references once an offer of employment
has been made.

Dates of Employers Full Your Positions Held

Contact Details
Your Paid Please provide the following
Employment information for all your past, Paid
/Voluntary Employment/Voluntary Work/Bank
Work/Bank Work Work & Other Activities.
& Other Activities

Provide exact dates, 1] Name of Line Job title

starting with most Manager
recent. Please try 2] Company Name
not to just enter the 3] Full Address
period in years 4] Telephone Number
5] Contact email
address
[for each of your paid
Employment/Voluntary
Work/Bank Work & Other
Activities]
From To
Type of contact e.g. permanent/fixed
term/or if the position is/was for Bank
staff or Volunteering
Include how many hours worked per
week
Provide a brief summary of duties
and responsibilities
State reason for leaving the position

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4 PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/BANK WORK/& OTHER
ACTIVITIES

Dates of Employers Full Your Position Held

Your Paid Contact Details
Employment Please provide the following
/Voluntary information for all your past, Paid
Work/Bank Work Employment/Voluntary Work/Bank
& Other Activities Work & Other Activities.

Provide exact 1] Name of Line Manager Job title

dates, starting with 2] Company Name Type of contact e.g permanent/fixed
most recent. Please 3] Full Address term/or if the position is/was for
try not to just enter 4] Telephone Number Bank staff or Volunteering
the period in years 5] Contact email address Include how many hours worked per
week
[for each employed or Provide a brief summary of duties
volunteering period] and responsibilities
State why you left the position
From To

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 Dates of Employers Full Your Position Held
Your Paid Contact Details
Employment Please provide the following
/Voluntary information for all your past, Paid
Work/Bank Work Employment/Voluntary Work/Bank
& Other Activities Work & Other Activities.

Provide exact 1] Name of Line Manager Job title

dates, starting with 2] Company Name Type of contact e.g permanent/fixed
most recent. Please 3] Full Address term/or if the position is/was for
try not to just enter 4] Telephone Number Bank staff or Volunteering
the period in years 5] Contact email address Include how many hours worked per
week
[for each employed or Provide a brief summary of duties
volunteering period] and responsibilities
State why you left the position
From To

If handwritten continue on separate sheet if necessary

4 GAPS IN PAID EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTARY WORK/BANK WORK/& OTHER

ACTIVITIES

If your Employment/Voluntary Work/Bank Work/or Other Activities has any gaps,

please ensure you clearly identify the dates and provide information that clarifies
the situation e.g. unemployed, travelling, parenting years etc.

Date Date To Explanation

From

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5 SUPPORTING STATEMENT

5.1 Please set out how your knowledge, skills and experience are
relevant to the post you have applied for in the box provided below
extending to no more than 4 pages of the completed application
form. Please refer to the criteria set out in the Person Specification
and the key tasks within the Job Description to demonstrate clear
links to where and how you gained the knowledge, skills and
experience to undertake the role you are applying for.

5.2 Please also state the reason for leaving your current post and what interested
you in this particular role.

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6 OTHER INFORMATION AND DECLARATION

Depaul UK aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of
talent, skills and potential. Depaul UK welcomes applications from diverse
candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for requirement purposes
only when the conviction is relevant. If you are shortlisted for an interview for a role
that requires a DBS disclosure you will be asked to provide details of any cautions,
reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

__________________________________________________________________________________

Can you provide proof that you are able to work freely in the UK?
YES NO

If Yes Please provide further detail:

Are you, to your knowledge, related to, or do you have a close relationship
with any member of staff or the Council of Management of Depaul UK?
YES NO

If Yes Please provide further detail:

Have you ever been a Depaul UK client and received services from us?
YES NO

If Yes Please indicate when you stopped receiving our services?

Do you have any private business interests that might cause a conflict of
interest with this job?
YES NO

__________________________________________________________________________________
All information contained in this form will be treated as Strictly
Confidential.

I declare that all of the information contained in this form is to the best of
my knowledge correct. I also understand that any offer of employment will
subject to a satisfactory identity check, references and, if appropriate DBS
Disclosure.

Signed/Typed by Dated

If hand written how many additional pages have you attached to this
application form

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Once completed please return your application in one of the following
ways:

Email to recruitment@depauluk.org ensuring the file name is YOUR NAME JOB

REF
ie Vicky Franklin RA
Post to Depaul UK, 291-299 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JG.
Fax to 0207 939 1260.

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