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Apply now to begin your journey with Anchor. This page guides you through the application process and gives you the opportunity to share why you want to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Start your career at Anchor

Thank you for your interest in joining Anchor Care and Education. We’re committed to supporting children, young people, and families through dedicated care, education, and guidance. 

Our application process is designed to help us learn more about you, your background, and your aspirations, so we can ensure the best possible support and opportunities are provided.

Please ensure you have completed all sections. All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and used solely for the purpose of processing your application.

If you have any questions or need assistance while completing this form, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Personal details

Full UK Address

Please note that we are only able to accept applications from individuals who are currently residing in the United Kingdom and hold the legal right to work here. Applications from candidates outside the UK, or without valid work permits, will not be considered.

Entitlement to work in the UK

All applicants will be required to provide evidence to their right to work in the UK during pre-employment stage.

Please note that we cannot offer sponsorship including switch.

I confirm that I am entitled to work in the UK 

Current employment

Address of Organisation
Date available to start
No current employer?

Previous employment

It is essential that a COMPLETE record of all periods of employment and non-employment are fully documented here from the time of leaving secondary education. Please give dates, details, and an explanation for any gaps in your employment history. All information should be completed in the format requested and in chronological order. We reserve the right to contact any previous employer(s) should the need arise

Previous Employment Entries
Gaps in Employment History

Please state information around any gaps in your employment in chronological order.

Education, training and development

List below your all your education history – secondary school/college/university/apprenticeships – including current studies, with the most recent first. We reserve the right to contact any educational establishments to verify details given

Education Entries

Training courses

Please provide details of any relevant learning and development. Please include dates. (e.g. short courses, first aid, computer skills, work based NVQ/Diploma’s etc and any current courses)

Training Entries
No relevant training to add?

Professional / Technical Membership

Professional bodies

Supporting statement

Please read the job description and person specification provided. Using examples, show how your knowledge, skills and experience meet each of the essential requirements of the person specification and as many desirable requirements as possible. Please draw on your relevant experiences, including paid employment, voluntary work, family and life experiences, leisure activities and interests as evidence.

References

Please provide details of two references of which one MUST be your current or last employer, or education provision if this is your first job. References from relatives or people who you only know as a friend or colleague cannot be accepted. Additional references may be required. We will seek information about reasons for leaving, dates of employment any whether there have been any safeguarding concerns relating to working with children.

Please note that as part of our safer recruitment policy Anchor Care and Education will seek to obtain clarification of dates of employment and reasons for leaving from all care related roles (working with children and adults).

Anchor Care and Education Limited has the final decision on whether references are “satisfactory” and meet with company requirements. If you have any concerns about this, please do not hesitate to contact us before you apply for a job with us.

You must provide TWO references

Employee Referee Details

Declarations

Anchor Care and Education Limited’s ability to make employment decisions based on any previous criminal convictions is governed by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The position for which you are applying for involves contact with vulnerable children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments (England and Wales).

If you are shortlisted for this position you are not entitled to withhold information about police cautions, bind-overs, or any criminal convictions that would otherwise have been considered “spent” under the Act.

A criminal conviction does not automatically deny a person the chance to work or volunteer with Anchor Care and Education Limited, except in the case of offences against children or withheld information on any offence. Any information you may provide will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Have you ever been convicted of any offence, or been given a caution, reprimand, or final warning (see notes above).
Are you currently the subject of any police investigations following allegations made against you?

Safeguarding Declaration

We are committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of vulnerable children and young people and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

I declare that:

  • I am not barred or disqualified from working with vulnerable children, or young people
  • I am not subject to any sanctions or conditions on my employment imposed by the Independent Safeguarding Authority, Secretary of State or other Regulatory Body.
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Other information

Do you hold a full UK driving licence and are willing to drive as part of your role?
Do you own a car?
Have you ever been the subject of a formal safeguarding disciplinary sanction or are you in the process of on-going safeguarding investigation and/or disciplinary proceedings in your current employment?
Have you ever been dismissed from any previous employment for reason other than redundancy?
Are you related to anyone with Anchor Care and Education Limited? 
Have you been referred by a current employee at Anchor Care and Education? If yes, please provide their name as part of the Company’s Refer a Friend Scheme.

General Declaration

My signature confirms that all the information given on this application form is true and complete. I understand that any falsification or deliberate omissions may disqualify my application, lead to withdrawal of any offer of appointment, or lead to my dismissal at any time in the future. In some circumstances I understand that this may lead to criminal prosecution or reporting to the relevant authorities.

I understand that any offer of employment is conditional subject to safer recruitment checks outlined in Anchor Care and Education’s Safer Recruitment Policy.

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Data Protection Act 1998

The information that you provide on this form will be used to process your application for employment purposes only with Anchor Care and Education Limited. We process this information in line with our job applicant privacy notice.

By Signing this application form under general declaration, you agree to the processing of your personal data, in accordance with our registration with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

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