How to apply

Application form

Save and email/print application form (word)
Save on your PC, complete and email as an attachment. Alternatively print out and send completed application form to: Ealing Council Recruitment, PO Box 391, Richmond, TW9 1WH.

Please enter the post reference number and job title at the top of the form.

If you are unable to print out the application form you can telephone 0870 700 0796 (Tribal) to request a hard copy to be sent to you.

How to complete your application form
Please read the following notes carefully before completing your application form as the information you provide will determine whether you are shortlisted for an interview. Good luck with your application.
How to complete your application form
Points to help you complete your application form

Code of conduct (pdf): The general standards of behaviour expected of council employees.

Please read the following carefully as being selected for an interview will depend on the information provided on your form.

1.	Information about you Fill in this section accurately and in full. Do not leave any section blank.
2.	Monitoring information Remember to complete as it is an essential basis for the council to determine whether its equality and diversity policy is working with regard to employment.
3.	References References from your current or most recent employers will be required before any offer of employment. If you have not worked for some time, give the name of someone who knows about what you can do and who can comment on your ability to do the job. If you have not worked you may wish to give the names of teachers, lecturers, other professionals or anyone who knows you well and can comment on your ability. In certain circumstances a testimonial may be accepted.
4.	Employment history Starting with your current or last job, list the jobs you have done over the past 10 years - in particular the main duties. This information may be used to assess whether you meet the person specification for the job. Any breaks in employment dates should be explained.
5.	Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 This authority has a duty to protect children, older people and people with disabilities. This section must be answered truthfully and in full.
6/7	Education, training and short courses List all your qualifications and training courses you have attended. Information may be necessary to assess whether you meet the qualification or some other requirement for the job. Please ensure nothing important is omitted. Where a qualification is required and you are invited for an interview you will be asked to bring your original certificate.
8.	Supporting statement Do not attach a curriculum vitae. This is the most important part of your application, as this is where you make your case for being offered the job. Provide evidence for each point that you possess the skills and experience required, preferably by giving specific examples. Include the skills and experience you have gained outside paid work and through training. Please number your response to each of the points on the person specification form.
9.	If you have a disability Ealing Council is committed to employing people with disabilities. If you have a disability you want us to know about please give details of adjustments you require for the selection process or to do the job itself.

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Points to help you complete your application form

You should present your application in a well organised and positive way. Use active words such as I plan/organise etc.
Consider doing a rough draft before you complete the form. This will help you to organise and plan your application properly and avoid mistakes.
All posts have a person specification which lists the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and qualifications needed. Clearly show in your application how you meet all the requirements listed, giving examples of how you can meet each point. For some jobs the person specification has also been provided in a questionnaire form.
Do not submit the same application form for all jobs. Look at the requirements listed on the person specification relevant to each post.

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