Please read these guidelines carefully before completing the application form. You should have a job description and person specification with this application form. Job Description - The job description describes the objectives and duties of the job for which you are applying. You should check that you feel able to undertake the job before applying. Person Specification - The person specification describes the skills, experiences, abilities and other factors we shall be looking for when selecting applicants. Please read carefully and address how you will fulfil each point on the specification when filling in the supporting information section of the application form. It is very important that you fill in this form as fully and completely as possible, giving concrete evidence of skills, experience and examples where possible. General information • Handwritten or paper applications will not be accepted • Please complete each section. • Interviews for this post will be done o an ongoing basis and close once appointed too. Equal opportunities This organisation is committed to equal opportunities and we have a duty to ensure that all recruitment decisions are based on criteria relevant to the job. We will not discriminate unfairly on the grounds of an applicant’s colour, race, nationality or ethnic origin, level of physical ability, religious belief or lack of it, marital status, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, age, appearance, or membership of a trade union. We monitor all applicants for employment. It would be helpful if you could complete the monitoring form included as a separate sheet with this application form. It will be kept separately from your application form. Complaints Procedure If you feel that you have been discriminated against during any stage of the recruitment procedure, please write to the chair of the Management Committee via our office address. You will then be advised of our complaint’s procedure.

Please give details of two referees, one of whom must be your line manager at your current/last employment. We will not contact your referees unless you are conditionally offered the post.

Please upload a copy of your CV and any additional documents/pages needed.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position, the circumstances and the nature of the offence(s)

As part of the recruitment procedure, we may collect and store sensitive personal data about you. We are required by law to obtain your consent to such data being recorded. It is our policy to store data relating to recruitment procedures for up to 6 months after the date on which it is submitted, for internal auditing purposes. Any information of this nature will be treated confidentially. If you are appointed this application form will form part of my personal file. Sensitive personal data is defined as information relating to any of the following: racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, health, sexuality or sex life, offences and/or convictions. For the purposes of the Act the Data Controller is Gloucestershire Nightstop. I understand too that an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure will be sought in the event of my application being successful and that any offer of employment is conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory outcome in this respect. I declare the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and acknowledge that by signing this form I give my consent to sensitive personal information being recorded and stored. I understand that any false statements or omissions made, may lead to dismissal.

Gloucestershire Nightstop is committed to attracting host applications from all sectors of the community. We invite you to help us monitor how well we are doing in this regard. We strive to provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute. We would be grateful if you took the time to complete and return this questionnaire. This is an entirely optional form – you can complete as much or as little of the form as you feel comfortable with. The information you provide will be treated in strict confidence and will not be used as part of the selection process. By completing and returning the monitoring form which follows, you consent to Gloucestershire Nightstop processing this information for general monitoring purposes in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and the Data Protection & Confidentiality policies. If your application to become a Supported Lodgings provider is accepted, the information will be kept and used for regular internal monitoring of the diversity of the Gloucestershire Nightstop host profile.