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.

We are only able to accept applications from people who are eligible to work in the UK

Please tell us something about the skills and experience you would bring to the role. Tell us how your life aand work experience potentially prepares you for this opportunity, and what you hope it will bring you.

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/alongsider applications also a reference from someone in a leadership position of the church you belong to.

References will not be taken up yet, please just indicate who you plan to ask for references and the capacity in which they know you.

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

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

These posts may be 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

Sheldon is an inclusive community that supports LGBT people and relationships. Please confirm that you support this yourself.

Sheldon places a high value on Covid safety and anticipates that community members will collaborate with collective decisions on air quality, vaccination and masking to keep each other and guests safe.

Please tell us something about your hopes and expectations of joining or living alongside 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?

We have accommodation suitable for single people and for couples.

If you select "couple" your partner must make a separate application.

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

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.