Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) PARENTING NI Head Office 42 Dublin Road, Belfast, BT2 7HN TEL: (028) 9031 0891 STAFF APPLICATION FORM Application forms must be typed and well presented. The quality of presentation of your application form will be taken into account during shortlisting Position applied for Surname Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Parent / Child Counsellor First Name(s) Maiden Name Address (where normally contactable) Post Code Tel no (private) Tel No (work) Tel No (mobile) Email address FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Shortlisted Date of preliminary interview Interviewed by Date of second interview Position offered Position refused First reference taken up? Second reference taken up? Letter of confirmation received? Starting date Salary Yes / No Letter sent Letter sent Received? Received? Scale 1 Hours D:\106742341.doc Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Date Level of Qualification eg GCSE, A Level, Diploma, Degree Subject Grade VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Date Qualification eg NVQ Level achieved EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Start with your present appointment (or most recent, if none held at present) and work BACKWARDS through your career. Dates Employer and Location of job Position and main responsibilities Salary Reason for leaving From To Date/Month Date/Month /Year /Year 2 D:\106742341.doc Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) State the qualification/s you have to meet the criteria of Diploma in Counselling or equivalent and also the Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People Describe how you meet the criteria of 150 hours supervised counselling practice a. What employment can you set against the criteria of a minimum of 1 year’s counselling experience of working with individuals (parents or other adults) on a one to one basis through a support process (this must include continuous / regular contact)? b. Describe your role and responsibilities during that employment. 250 words 3 D:\106742341.doc Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) Describe your understanding of the needs of parents and families 250 words Describe your sound working knowledge of child protection, child development and children’s behaviour 250 words Describe your knowledge of diverse parenting styles, skills and issues 250 words 4 D:\106742341.doc Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) IN THIS SPACE BELOW GIVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION. 5 D:\106742341.doc Application Ref No ______ (For office use only) Please give the names and addresses of two persons whom we may contact for references. One should be your present employer, or most recent if unemployed. References will be taken up following interview for the successful candidate. Name Address Tel No Occupation How soon would you be able to take up your appointment? …………………………………………… Under Disability Discrimination legislation, are there any reasonable adjustments that need to be made if you are shortlisted for interview? I certify that all particulars are true and correct. I understand that any offer of employment with PARENTING NI is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and Access NI check. Signature of applicant ……………………………………………. Date………………………………….. This form should be returned to : THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE PARENTING NI 42 DUBLIN ROAD BELFAST BT2 7HN By noon on Tuesday 1st December 2015 Interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th December 2015 or Thursday 10th December 2015 at Parenting NI offices in Belfast. EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED All information on this form will be treated as confidential 6 D:\106742341.doc