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Thank you for expressing an interest in a role with Aspire. We kindly ask that you complete the below application form which will be submitted to our Careers Team.

This form will require you to enter various information including personal details, employment and education history and reference details. You will also be asked to verify your identification for the purpose of having a DBS check. We suggest you have all this information to hand prior to starting your application.

At the end of your application, we ask you to write a short statement explaining how you meet the role profile criteria, and give details of any experience you may have in relation to the role responsibilities. It may be useful to have the role profile open in another tab, or as a print out, to refer to during this part of the application.

Please note, your application must be completed and submitted by the closing date otherwise this will not be considered.

Should you require any assistance, or need further support, please email careers@iamaspire.org.uk

Job Role - Step 1 of 12

Position applying for: (please select the title that was listed in the job advert) *

Assistant Cook - Waterside
Support Worker - Supported Living
Support Worker - Casual Hours

How did you hear about this vacancy? *

Indeed
Social Media (Facebook. Instagram, Twitter etc)
Aspire Website
DWP Find a Job
Other recruitment website
Referred by family / friend
Referred by Aspire Employee
Word of mouth
Other

If you have been referred by an Aspire employee, please enter their name below:

Please only complete the below information if you are applying for a Support Worker Role

Hours you are available to work: *

Full Time (36 hours per week)
Part Time (0 - 30 hours per week)

Daytime shifts you are available to work

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Evening shifts you are available to work

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Night shifts you are available to work

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

In this section you need to demonstrate that you have read the role profile and explain how you meet the essential and desirable criteria within the experience, skills and qualities section. This can include relevant skills, knowledge, experience, voluntary activities, training or skills transferable from other personal life experience, particularly if you have been out of paid employment for some time *

Title *

Name *

First

Last

Known As

Date of Birth ( dd-mm-yyyy)

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Phone *

Email *

National Insurance Number

Current legislation means that it is a criminal offence to employ a person who is subject to immigration control unless they have documentary proof showing an entitlement to work in the UK. If selected for an interview you will be asked to provide proof of your work entitlements.

Do you have an entitlement to work in the UK? *

Yes, I am a UK Passport Holder
Yes, I am a non-uk resident but have the right to work in the UK
No

If you are a non-uk resident, do you hold a share code? *

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or cannot provide a share code, we are currently unable to proceed with your application.

It is a legal requirement that we must check your eligibility to work in the UK, via your share code. If you do not already have one please visit www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work to obtain one and then return to our website to complete the application. We will not process any applications from non-UK residents without a share code.

Please provide your share code below. If you are a non-uk resident and are unable to provide a share code we will be unable to proceed with your application. Please go to https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work to get a share code and then return to complete the form. *

Have you lived or worked outside of the UK for 3 months or more in the last 5 years while aged 18 or over? *

Have you lived or worked outside of the UK for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years while aged 18 or over? *

Do you require employer sponsorship in-order to work in the UK?

Please note, if you have lived or worked outside of the UK for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) you may be required to obtain a Criminal Records Check for Overseas Workers / Good Character Certificate.

This is a statutory requirement and will need to be obtained from the Embassy of the country you lived in, at a cost to yourself. More information can be found here: Gov.uk

Are you related to any of Aspire's employees? *

If yes, please enter the name of your relative below: *

Have you previously worked for Aspire in the last 12 months? *

If YES, please provide the following:

Previous Job Title *

Reason for Leaving *

Service Area / Location *

Were you employed as: *

Agency Worker
Casual Contract
Permanent Contract

Employment Dates *

Gender

Male
Female
Non Binary
Transgender
Prefer not to say

If you prefer to use your own gender identity, please write here:

Is the gender you identify with the same as your gender registered at birth?

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

What is your ethnicity?

Asian or Asian British

Indian
Pakistani
Bangledeshi
Chinese
Other

Black, African, Caribbean or Black British

Black British
African
Caribbean
Other

Mixed or Multiple Ethnic Groups

Black Caribbean and White
Black African and White
Asian and White
Other

White

British
English
Welsh
Scottish
Irish
Northern Irish
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Other
Prefer not to say

Other Ethnic Group

Arab
Latino
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Other

Any other ethnic group, please write here

Have you changed nationality since birth? *

If yes, please state previous nationality...

Religion / Belief

Buddhist
Christian
Hindu
Jewish
Muslim
Sikh
Other
No Religion
Prefer not to say

Sexual Orientation

Asexual
Bisexual
Lesbian
Gay
Heterosexual
Pansexual
Undecided
Prefer not to say

Caring Responsibilities

Is there anyone who relies upon you for care and attention AND that you assist with their daily routine?

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

If yes, please indicate who you provide care for: *

Adults (aged 18 and over)
Children

Declaration

I confirm that I am not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions, which prohibit my working in the UK. *

I confirm that the information supplied by me in this application is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge *

I understand that any false information, any relevant omission or misleading statements may disqualify me from employment or result in my dismissal. *

Other applicant details

Have you ever been dismissed from any employment for any reasons other than redundancy? *

If yes, please give details of employer, reasons and dates below *

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Please give details of any unspent criminal convictions in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act including date of conviction and sentence imposed.

Disability

The Disability Discrimination Act defines a disabled person as someone with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. (i.e., has lasted or is expected to last over 12 months)

The information in this form is for monitoring purposes only. If you believe you need a ‘reasonable adjustment’, then please discuss this with your manager, or the manager running the recruitment process if you are a job applicant.

Do you consider yourself to be disabled according to this definition?

Yes
No
Prefer not to say

If you answered yes, how would you define this impairment? *

Please specify any arrangements we can make to assist you if you are invited for interview/assessment

DBS Application and Consent

The following information is required in order for us to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for you.

Title *

First Name *

Middle Name(s) (if applicable)

Surname *

Mother's Maiden Name *

Date / Time *

Town of Birth *

Have you ever changed your name? *

If yes, please provide details below

Previous Names *

First

Last

Previous Names

First

Last

Date of Name Change *

Gender *

Male
Female

Marital Status *

Single
Married
Divorced
Widowed

Previous Address History - Please provide for the past 5 years

I have lived at the same address for 5 years or more. *

Please list all addresses that you have lived in for the last five years *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Date From *

Date To *

Previous Address (if applicable)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Date From

Date To

Previous Address (if applicable)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Dates from

Dates to

Please upload a copy of one of the below documents. You will be required to bring original copies of these with you, should you be invited for an interview. *

Passport
Driving License
Birth Certificate (issued at time of birth)

File Upload *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please upload a copy of one of the below documents, dated within the last 3 months. You will be required to bring original copies of these with you, should you be invited for an interview. (copy) *

Mortgage Statment
Credit Card Statement
Bank Statement
P45/60
Council Tax Statement
Benefits Statement
Utility Bill (Gas, Electric, Water)
Work Permit / Right to Work Share Code
Visa or EU National ID Card

File Upload *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files.

I consent to Aspire carrying out a DBS check for the sole purpose of employment. Such information shall be processed in accordance with the DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 and shall not be used for any other purposes than the above. I am registered with the DBS Update Service and I consent to Aspire checking the status of my current DBS. I declare that all information I have given to be true to the best of my knowledge. *

Please list all other jobs held, starting with the most recent, including any previous employment (whether directly or through an employment agency).

If there are any periods of time that have not been accounted for, for instance, periods of travel, or caring for others please give details of them here with dates. The information provided must provide a complete chronology from the age of 16; please ensure that there are no gaps in the history of your employment and other experience.

Name & Address of Current, or Most Recent, Employer *

Job Title and Responsibilities *

Start and End Date of Employment *

Reason for Leaving *

Name & Address of Previous Employer

Job Title and Responsibilities

Start and End Date of Employment

Reason for Leaving

Name & Address of Previous Employer

Job Title and Responsibilities

Start and End Date of Employment

Reason for Leaving

If you wish to add any further employment history, please add this below

If there are any periods of time that have not been accounted for, for instance, periods of travel, or caring for others please give details of them here with dates. Please ensure that there are no gaps in the history of your employment and other experience.

Please give details of two references, one of which must be from your current/most recent line manager. The second referee should also be from a previous employer.

If you have not been previously employed, please provide a personal reference. References will not be accepted from relatives, or persons who only know you as a friend. If you are a school or college leaver, then your Head Teacher or Tutor’s name should be given. In all cases, make sure you use someone who knows your capabilities, can comment on your reliability and is aware of your potential. References will only be taken up prior to interview with your consent.

Please note that reference email addresses for current/former employers must be business email addresses. We do not accept private email addresses such as Gmail, Outlook, iCloud etc.

Current, or most recent, employer

Referee Name *

First

Last

Job Title *

Organisation *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone *

Email (business registered email only, not gmail, outlook, iCloud etc) *

Previous Employer

Referee Name *

First

Last

Job Title *

Organisation *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Phone *

Email (business registered email only, not gmail, outlook, iCloud etc) *

Please provide details of any qualifications, training, or memberships of professional bodies.

If you have a CV that covers this, you can upload that below instead.

File Upload

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Education

Qualification

Grade

Place of Study

Dates of Study

Qualification

Grade

Place of Study

Dates of Study

Qualification

Grade

Place of Study

Dates of Study

Qualification

Grade

Place of Study

Dates of Study

Membership of Professional Bodies

Professional Body

Level of Membership

Membership Number

Date of Membership

Professional Body

Level of Membership

Membership Number

Date of Membership

Professional Body

Level of Membership

Membership Number

Date of Membership

Training

Subject

Date of Training

Qualification Achieved

Subject

Date of Training

Qualification Achieved

Subject

Date of Training

Qualification Achieved

Subject

Date of Training

Qualification Achieved

I confirm that the information contained in this application is correct, I understand that my application may be rejected or that I may be dismissed without notice for withholding, or giving false information.

Signature

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Date / Time

Date

Time

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In some instances, we may get a high volume of applicants and may not be able to respond to everyone individually.

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