Guidelines on applying & additional information

Application Procedures/Documents

All applications must be made using Cheshire Ireland’s official Application Form which must be signed by the applicant and must be accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.

Please type or write in black ink clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.

All sections of this form must be completed. Completed Application Forms may be submitted via e-mail up to the closing date but a signed hard copy must follow. When submitting by post simply staple the pages of your CV to the form rather than binding them separately. This will help us when making photocopies.

Canvassing

Please note that canvassing in any form may lead to disqualification from further consideration.

Closing date

Claims in respect of late or non-receipt of applications can only be considered if supported by official proof of posting.

Corporate Material

Organisational Profile fact sheets for each Centre/Service are also available on the website ( or by contacting therelevant location as per the contact details on the advertisement.

Nature of contract

There will be a probation period of six months for all positions advertised.

Employment & reporting relationships

All positions report to the Chief Executive or to a person delegated by the Chief Executive. Terms and conditions are specified in the contract of employment.

Garda Vetting

All successful Cheshire Ireland recruitment is subject to Garda Clearance.

Freedom of Information

As from 21 October 2000, the Cheshire Foundation is subject to the terms of the Freedom of Information Act, 1997. From this date, the public, which includes job applicants, has the right to request access to records and information held by the Foundation and individuals have the right to be given reasons for decisions affecting themselves.

Tips on How to Complete Our Application Form

  1. Please don’t send your CV in place of the application form or write “please see CV” in every empty box. Application Forms, Letters of Application or CV’s submitted on their own are not considered acceptable applications and will be disregarded without further correspondence.Please send an up-to-date CV to supplement the information you have given on the application form.
  2. Ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification fully before you complete your application form. Make notes as you read through the Job Description, think of examples of where you have undertaken those kinds of tasks before. Make similar notes as you read through the Person Specification. Have you got the skills and experience we are asking for? Where did you gain that experience? Where did you practice that skill?
  3. If you are handwriting your application form, prepare a rough draft before you complete the form. Not only will this avoid you making mistakes on the actual form, but it will help you to clarify your ideas.
  4. Make good use of the section requesting extra information to further demonstrate your suitability for this role. This space assists in the decision for short listing. Attach an extra page if necessary. We would ask you take the job description into account when forming your answers.

Employment Application Form

Confidential

(please complete in block capitals)

Application For The Position Of
(see job description) / Fo / Ref:
(see job description)
Relevant Contact Person
(see job description)
Location
(see job description)

Personal Details

Forenames / Surname / PPS No:
Address
Telephone / (work) / (home)
(mobile) / (e-mail)
Do you hold a full Irish or EU driving licence?
If so, what is the category?
In which country was your driving licence issued?
Are you currently living in Ireland, with permission to work in the EEA?
On what basis do you have permission to work in the EEA?
If you were offered the position, when could you start?
Where did you see this position advertised/How did you hear of this vacancy?

Note: If you require authorisation (i.e. work permit, spousal visa, etc.) to work in the Republic of Ireland, you must attach a copy of the relevant documentation to this application. Failure to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the ROI will disqualify your application

Education

From
/
To
/ Name of School / Qualification

Further Education and Training

From
/
To
/ Name of University/College / F/Time
P/Time / Qualification Obtained

Other Training (which you may feel is relevant to this position)

Current Employment

From / To / Position
Name of Employer
Address
Main Duties
Reasons for leaving
Notice period

Previous Employment

From
/ To / Name and Address of Employer / Main Duties / Reason for Leaving

Please use the space below to provide additional information to demonstrate your suitability to this role in particular – e.g. Please refer to competencies named in the job description / person specification and

related experience in either a paid or unpaid capacity:personal qualities of relevant to the post.

(continue on an additional A4 sheet if required – one side only)

Please give 2 referees – one of whom should be your present (or most recent) employer.

Referees will not be contacted without your consent

Referee 1
/
Referee 2
Name
/
Name
Address
/
Address
E-Mail
/
E-Mail
Telephone (home)
/

Telephone (home)

(work)

/

(work)

(mobile) /

(mobile)

How do you know this person? / How do you know this person?

Before submitting this form please ensure all sections have been completed as the information will be used in the short-listing process.

Any information provided on this application form may be subject to check. If an appointee is found at any stage to have given false or incomplete information, their contract of employment may be terminated.

All appointments are subject to:

  • satisfactory references
  • pre-employment health declaration questionnaire / wellness medical
  • garda clearance

I declare that the information given on this form is correct and can be treated as part of any contract of employment.

I understand that canvassing will disqualify me from further consideration.

Signed / Date
Check List – Have you included the following:
Signed Application Form
Signed up to date CV
Copy of authorisation documentation required to work in the Republic of Ireland ( if relevant)

Cheshire Ireland Employment Application Form – 2009 1