The next intake of the Trainee programme will be in February 2009. Application packs for this will be available from 5th November 2008.
We have designed our trainee recruitment process to give applicants the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, experience and what they can bring to Thames Reach. We have taken time to ensure that each stage of the process is fair and consistent and enables applicants to give their best.
Stage 1: Application form
You need to complete an application form. The closing date for applications is 26th November 2008.
An application pack can be obtained by:
If you have any queries regarding the delivery of your application pack or receipt of your returned application form, please contact us.
Applications will be assessed from the information you provide. You therefore need to demonstrate clearly your capabilities in relation to each of the criteria listed in the person specification, taking in to account the job you are applying for.
It is essential that evidence or examples are given of your experience against each appointment criteria. For instance, it is easy to say you have liaised with clients to identify and respond to their needs; however, it is essential that you give examples of how you have used these skills and what you have achieved.
If you have had experience of homelessness you can use this to provide examples of skills and experience relevant to the person specification and support the information provided.
Application forms should be return to:
By post to: Peoplemedia Response, PO Box 50233, London, EC4A 4YZ
By email to: tr@peoplemedia.co.uk
Your application will be assessed by a panel. Those applicants who are short-listed will be invited to attend an assessed visit, followed by an interview.
We have limited resources and are unable to respond to all the applications we receive, therefore, if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date then your application should be considered unsuccessful on this occasion.
We will contact shortlisted candidates by telephone to invite them to the next stage.
Stage 2: Assessed Visit
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an information day at one of our hostels.
The information session will be an opportunity to find out what the trainee programme will entail and the day-to-day activities of a support worker trainee.
The day may also involve an assessed exercise. Further details will be sent to shortlisted applicants.
This stage will take place on Wednesday, 10th December and Thursday, 11th December 2008. You will only need to attend on one date.
Candidates who demonstrate the required skills will be invited to attend to the final stage.
Stage 3: Face-to-face interview
The interviews will take place on Thursday 18th, Friday 19th & Monday 22nd December 2008.
You will be invited to attend an interview, which will allow us to assess your suitability for the trainee programme. You will be interviewed by a panel, rather than just one person, to increase our objectivity.
The panel will be made up by Thames Reach employees who understand the role of a trainee and have experience of working within the homeless sector.
We understand that people can feel nervous at interviews. Try not to worry as we will make every effort to prevent you from feeling intimidated.
Other information
Special requirements
If you have any special requirements for the interview or assessed visit please include details on the application form. This information will enable the Human Resources team will make every reasonable effort to meet your requirements.
Applicationpack
All files can be opened in Word format or PDF format in Acrobat. The Word version can be saved and edited on computer. The PDF version is read only, so you could print it and complete it by hand.
