Step 1 - Application Expand To apply for a job, you will need to send us your CV or fill in an application form. There are several ways to fill in an application: Fill in an online application form on our website Download an application form and fill it in by hand, or on a computer Contact our HR team to ask for an application pack Send us your CV by email using the address below or by post You can contact the HR team by email at [email protected] or by phone on 0113 2452645 Postal applications should be sent to: Human Resources TeamLeeds Autism Services28 Grape StreetLeedsLS10 1BX What happens next? Once you have submitted your form, a panel will make a shortlist of applicants who will be invited for interview. This usually takes between 1-2 weeks. If you are not invited for an interview, you can request feedback from the HR team by contacting them using the details above. Application Tips Find out about the job you are applying for by reading the job description. You will receive a job description when you request an application pack, or you can download one from our website Let the HR team know if you need any reasonable adjustments to help you complete your application Try and fill in all areas of the application form If you are filling the form in by hand, write it out in rough first Try and make sure the information you are providing is relevant to the job you are applying for
Step 2 - Initial Phone Call Expand If you’re shortlisted, one of our HR team will give you a call to have a chat about the role in a bit more detail and ask you a few questions relating to the role to make sure it is right for you.
Step 3 - Assessment Session Expand Following the phone call, you may then be invited to interview at one of our bases in Leeds. The interview is really informal, we are more interested in your values and why you want to work with us, rather than your experience. As part of this session, we will also ask you to complete a short activity – this can be handwritten or done using a computer, whichever you would prefer. The aim of the activity is to give you a really clear understanding of the expectations of the role, and for us to learn more about how you would approach supporting our service users in the best possible way. Interview Tips If you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview, let a member of the HR team know, and we'll do our best to support you Prepare for the interview by reading the job description carefully and finding out a bit about the company. You can click here to find out a bit more about us Try to relax - we know this can be difficult at an interview, but we will do our best to make people feel at ease You'll be given the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview, so try to think about any questions you may have Don't worry if you haven't worked in social care before. Think of skills you may have used in other work which you could transfer into a role at Leeds Autism Services Think about why you want to work in social care. You can read a bit about it here and here
Step 4 - Pre-employment Checks Expand If you've been successful up to this point, we'll make a conditional offer. This means you will be employed by Leeds Autism Services if your pre-employment checks are satisfactory. We will need two satisfactory references from a previous employer or place of education. You will need an enhanced DBS check. Don’t worry if you don’t have a DBS certificate, our HR team can help you apply for one. Once we have seen these documents, you will be given an unconditional job offer.
Step 5 - Unconditional Offer Expand After successfully completing the recruitment process, you will receive your unconditional offer letter and new starter pack via email; we will work with you to arrange a start date. Once you start work you will receive your contract of employment. All new starters will receive a four-week induction and package of training before commencing their full duties. This will include spending time shadowing established staff and getting to know our members.