Community applications 2019

*update May 2022*
As Sheldon has recently made some probationary appointments, we recommend you email warden@sheldonretreat.com with a brief enquiry before proceeding to complete this form. We still have opportunities open but don't want to waste your time. Website will be updated in due course.

Thank you for completing this form - we look forward to exploring with you. There is not a deadline for applications - please contact us as soon as you are ready to start the conversation.

Before starting, please make sure you have read all the details on our website.

We have not made fields mandatory because this makes it easier for you. However, please do make sure that you have completed all the sections before submitting. You can write as much as you like in the free text boxes. You can save your answers and come back to review/edit before submitting.

Shortlisted applicants will receive a more detailed questionnaire in line with safer recruitment policies.

I have read the website carefully

Yes

I am applying for

Community role Staff role (non-resident)

Name

First Name Last Name

E-mail

Phone Number

Address

Line 1

Line 2

Town

Post Code

What type of role are you offering for?

This should be based around one of the roles outlined on the website

Please tell us something about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and what your hopes would be for your learning and development. Tell us how the experience you already have prepares you for this role.

Skills and experience

When are you available to start

eg notice period from current position, etc

As part of the exploration we will take up references. This will include a work/role reference, a reference from your most recent employer and a character reference. For community applications also a reference from someone in a leadership position of the church you belong to.

References will not be taken up until after shortlisting. At this stage we would just ask you to indicate who you plan to ask for references and the capacity in which they know you.

About my referees

Important to include: please upload a complete and up to date CV.

Upload your CV here *

Do you have a full, clean driving licence?

yes no

Are you eligible to work in the UK and are you able to provide proof of this?

yes no

Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?

yes no

Do you have a disability?

yes no

If yes, please tell us about any adjustments we may need to make to assist you at interview and to carry out your role.

Disability adjustments

These posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Please tick the 'yes' box below to confirm you understand this and are not barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. There will be a separate disclosure process for applicants who are shortlisted

Safeguarding/DBS

Yes

How did you hear about us?

Any other comments you wish to add

This section is required if you are applying for a community role. It is optional if you are applying for a staff role.

Please tell us something about your hopes and expectations of Community, and any relevant experience. What would you bring to Community life and what would you hope to gain? Have you previously lived in, or explored with, any other communities?

Community life

We have accommodation suitable for single people and for couples. For couples, each person should make a separate application.

Single/couple?

Please tell us a little about your journey of faith and which church you belong to.

Faith journey

Please tell us about the commitments you would need to attend to before being free to join the community. This could include letting/selling a house, other financial obligations, notice period on a job, etc. Also a brief description of family/other dependents for whom you have responsibility.

Existing commitments

Before you submit, make sure you have completed ...

All fields in first section, including CV (all applications) All fields in both sections, including CV (community applications)

Sheldon Community and Staff applications 2022