Employment Application Form

We aim to make our application process inclusive and accessible. Please get in touch with us if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, or you're unsure whether your experience matches what's required, or you'd need adjustments at interview, or need support in completing the application form. You can email info@smci.org.uk or phone 07920 642437.
Lead Play Worker - Application

Please complete this form accurately, indicating your potential and suitability for this role
Are you legally entitled to work in the UK?
All employers must ensure that they only employ people who have a right to work in this country. You will be asked to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. This will be in line with the latest Government guidance. If you are invited to interview with us, you will be advised what documents to bring with you.
Are you over the age of 18?
Because this role involves working with children, we require the lead play worker to be at least 18 years old.
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postcode
Education and training
Details and results of any examinations taken (GCSEs, A levels or equivalent):
Further or Higher education (including technical college / evening classes):
Other relevant training or short courses
Employment history

In order to help us assess your previous experience, training and employment, please complete these sections as fully as possible. Please give a full history with start and leaving dates in chronological order. This should include any periods of post-secondary education/training and part-time and voluntary work, as well as full time employment.
Personal Statement

All applications will be assessed against the criteria listed in the “Person Specification,” which you should have received with this application form or can find on our website (www.smci.org.uk/vacancies). Please use the Personal Statement section to show us how you meet each of the Essential Criteria, and as many of the Desirable Criteria as you can. It’s helpful to include practical examples where possible, so we can get a clear picture of your skills, experience, and strengths.You’re also welcome to use this section to explain any gaps in your employment history, or to share anything else you feel is relevant to your application.
References

References will be taken up if you are shortlisted at interview. If you are in paid employment, your current employer should be named as someone we can approach for a reference. If you do not wish your current employer to be contacted before you are offered the role please contact us and explain why.

A second referee should be another employer or someone who can provide a character reference; the relationship between this character referee and you must be stated.

You should ask permission from your proposed referees before naming them on this application and make sure current contact addresses and phone numbers are supplied.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to provide us with a minimum of two satisfactory references before any offer of employment is made.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Declaration

Once you've completed your application, please read and sign the declaration before submitting it for consideration.
I confirm that information on this application is complete and accurate, and I understand that any offer of employment is subject to a) references which are satisfactory, b) a satisfactory DBS certificate and check of the Barred list (if appropriate), c) the entries on this form proving to be complete and accurate. I can confirm that I have not been disqualified from working with children, cautioned or sanctioned in this regard. I confirm that I have a right to work in the UK.

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Lead Play Worker - Application

Education and training

Employment history

Personal Statement

Declaration