Robinwood Job Application Form

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THIS FORM
Your application will not be considered unless this form is fully completed.
Full Name *
Are you * Male Female
Date of birth *
National Insurance no. Alternative address (if applicable)
remember to give dates you will be at this address
Address *
Postcode
Telephone no.
Email Dates at this address
please give dates you will be at this address below
Present occupation *
(job title, date started work, typical/average hours per week and main duties)
 

EDUCATION
(courses studies and exams passed)
Dates School/College Qualifications Achieved
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To *
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Earliest date available for work? *
 
Which season(s) are you applying for? *
We will consider you for the first season for which you are available, but do sometimes offer deferred entry for the following season if we have a number of high quality applicants. You can apply for more than one start date.
  Spring 2009 (starting 27th Jan 2009)  Summer 2009 (starting 31st March 2009) 
Autumn 2009 (starting 4th August 2009)  Spring 2010 (starting late Jan 2010) 
Do you require a work permit / visa to work in the UK? *
It is unlawful for Robinwood Activity Centre Ltd to employ anyone who does not have permission to work in the UK. All staff will be required to provide proof of identification when attending a selection day eg. passport, work permit or other legal documentation.
  Yes No
  If yes, do you currently hold one?
  Yes No
  If yes, please state expiry date:
 
Where did you hear about Robinwood? (if internet, please give details/site)
 
If recommended by a member of Robinwood staff, please give their name:
 
Do you hold a driving licence? *
  Yes No
Have you previously applied for Robinwood? *
  Yes No
Are you applying with a friend? *
  Yes No
  If yes, give friend's name:
 
Which centre would you like to work at? *
  No preference
Alston, North Pennines Todmorden, South Pennines
Would you prefer a live in position? *
  No preference
Live in - Robinwood Accomodation Live out - Own Accomodation

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Please give details of any experience and qualifications in the following Robinwood activities. Please also grade experience level as follows:

  1. considerable instructing experience
  2. high proficiency level & some instructing experience
  3. some personal experience
  4. No experience
  Experience Qualifications
Open Canoeing
Level
Climbing
Level
Hill walking
Level
Archery
Level
Problem solving & other teamwork activities
Level
Stream walking
Level
Other Relevant Activities
Swimming Ability *
Are you confident in water and able to swim at least 100 metres?
  Yes No
N.B. Photocopies of all relevant certificates and/or qualifications will be required.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN
Please list any previous experience working with children *

EMPLOYMENT / EDUCATION
Please state all employment and/or college courses attended over the last 5 years. Please state periods of unemployment if applicable and do not leave any gaps.
Dates Employment / College Course
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To *
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Continue here if necessary:
Please give details of any other releveant previous experience, including positions of responsibility held.

PERSONAL STATEMENT
Why do you feel you are a good candidate to work for Robinwood? *
Are you aware of any condition caused by disability, illness of accident which may affect your working capacity? *
  Yes No
Do you require any specific assistance, equipment, support or adjustments to be made to enable you to work as a group leader? *
  Yes No
  If yes to either question, please give details:
 

REFERENCES
You must provide the name, address and telephone number or e-mail address of three people who we can contact for a confidential reference. These must be people who you have been in some contact with over the past 2 years and who can give a reference regarding your suitability, experience and skills for the position of group leader with Robinwood.

Employers, college tutors, coaches, teachers and supervisors for any voluntary work completed would all be suitable referees. Friends and family will not be accepted as referees. We will contact all referees immediately, unless you are currently employed and indicate specifically that you do not want us to contact your current employer until a later stage. All job offers are subject to satisfactory references.
 
Name of referee * Address *
Telephone no.
Email
Capacity in which
known *
 
Name of referee * Address *
Telephone no.
Email
Capacity in which
known *
 
Name of referee * Address *
Telephone no.
Email
Capacity in which
known *

DECLARATION OF CRIMINAL RECORD
Due the sensitive nature of the duties the postholder will undertake, you are required to disclose details of any criminal record. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this position. This information will be kept confidential.
Have you ever been convicted by the courts or cautioned, reprimanded or given a final warning by the police? *
(The post you have applied for is excepted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings on your criminal record need to be disclosed.)
  Yes No
  If yes, please give details of offences, penalties and dates:
 
Are you aware of any police enquiries undertaken following allegations made against you, which may have a bearing on your suitability for this post? *
  Yes No
  If yes, please give details:
 
Because of the sensitive nature of the duties the postholder will be required to undertake, I also understand that the declaration includes details of any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information that may have a bearing on my suitability for the post. I understand that an Enhanced Disclosure will be sought in the event of my application being successful.

DECLARATION
Declaration * I confirm that the information I have given on this form is correct and complete and that, if offered employment by Robinwood, any material changes to this information will be declared. Misleading or incomplete statements may be sufficient for cancelling any agreements made, including the withdrawal of any employment contract offered.
N.B. Photocopies of relevant instructor certificates and your driving licence will be required.
 
  (You will have the opportunity to print out your application form on the next screen.)
 
 

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Address: Robinwood Activity Centre, Jumps Road, Todmorden, Lancashire, OL14 8HJ
Email: jobs@robinwood.co.uk*Telephone: 01706 814554