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We are looking for kind, reliable people who want to make a real difference to someone’s day, every day.

A career in care

Care work is skilled, rewarding and never dull. As a TKLCare carer you will support people to keep their independence, and you will get to know them well enough to notice the small things that matter.

What we look for

Warmth, patience and a respectful approach.
Reliability. People depend on you being there.
The right to work in the UK, and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.
Previous care experience is welcome, but not essential. We train new carers.
A driving licence or good local transport links can be helpful.

What we offer

An induction and the Care Certificate for those new to care.
Ongoing training, supervision and support from a manager who knows you.
Consistent rotas where possible, so you build real relationships.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, whatever your age, background, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Apply online Call 07378 842557

A carer supporting an older man in a kitchen

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Please complete the application form below. The information you provide will be treated in confidence. Fields marked * are required. When you press Submit application, your form goes straight to our recruitment team.

1. About the job

Post applied for

Contract (full-time / part-time)

Available start date

How did you hear about us?

COVID-19 vaccination dates (1st and 2nd dose)

Country where vaccination was done

If abroad, please state the country

2. Personal details

Forename(s)

Surname

Date of birth

Email address

Daytime telephone

Evening telephone

Address

Postcode

Nationality

National Insurance number

Do you require a visa to work in the UK?

Yes No

When does your visa expire?

How many hours are you entitled to work?

Do you have the right to work in the UK?

Yes No

Do you have a valid Adult Workforce (enhanced) DBS registered with the DBS Update Service?

Yes No

Do you have a full, valid UK/EU driving licence?

Yes No

Do you speak or read any other languages? (if yes, please give details)

What are your hobbies and interests?

Please bring your Right to Work document and COVID-19 vaccination evidence on the day of the interview.

3. Education and training

Please give details.

School / university 1

Name of school or university

Place of study

From

To

Qualifications

School / university 2

Name of school or university

Place of study

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To

Qualifications

School / university 3

Name of school or university

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School / university 4

Name of school or university

Place of study

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School / university 5

Name of school or university

Place of study

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Qualifications

4. Further education

Please give details, including any Care Certificates.

Training / qualification 1

Type of training or qualification

Place of study

From

To

Issuing body

Training / qualification 2

Type of training or qualification

Place of study

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To

Issuing body

Training / qualification 3

Type of training or qualification

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Issuing body

Training / qualification 4

Type of training or qualification

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Training / qualification 5

Type of training or qualification

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Issuing body

5. Employment history

Present or most recent employer

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

Duties and responsibilities

Previous employers

Please provide your full employment history, from the age of first employment. Include all periods of employment or self-employment (whether or not related to health or social care), with start and end dates (actual or approximate month and year), and an explanation of any periods of non-employment.

Previous employer 1

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

Duties and responsibilities

Previous employer 2

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

Duties and responsibilities

Previous employer 3

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

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Previous employer 4

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

Duties and responsibilities

Previous employer 5

Employer name

Type of business

Job title

Salary

Start date

Leaving date

Reason for leaving

Address

Postcode

Duties and responsibilities

6. Gaps in education or employment history

If you were unemployed for any period of your adult life, please give a statement explaining the reasons.

Gap 1

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To

Comments

Gap 2

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Gap 3

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Gap 4

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Gap 5

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7. Supporting statement

Please tell us why you applied for this job and why you think you are the best person for the job.

Your supporting statement

Attach your CV (optional – PDF, DOC or DOCX, up to 2 MB)

8. Interview arrangements and availability

If you have a disability, please tell us about any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you attend the interview (we will provide access, equipment or other practical support)

Are there any dates when you will not be available for interview?

9. Disability

This Act protects people with disabilities from unlawful discrimination. We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. The Disability Discrimination Act defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and adverse long-term effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.

Do you have a disability which is relevant to your application?

Yes No

If yes, please give details

10. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974)

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are “spent” under the provisions of the Act. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to any application for positions to which the order applies. If you are in doubt as to whether you need to disclose a prior conviction, you should declare it.

Do you have any convictions that are unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974?

Yes No

If yes, please give details, dates of offence(s) and sentence

11. Protecting children and vulnerable adults

An Enhanced Criminal Check is required to be able to work with vulnerable adults. You will be asked to complete a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) police check if you are successful in the interview process.

Are you aware of any police enquiries undertaken following allegations made against you, which may have a bearing on your suitability for this post?

Yes No

If yes, please give details and dates

12. References

Please give the names and contact details of your two most recent employers or education institutions. These referees should have management responsibilities and be able to comment on your professional competence and personal qualities. Referees will be contacted following successful interviews.

Referee 1

Name

Job title

Address

Postcode

Telephone

Official email address

Was this person your manager?

Yes No

If no, what was their relationship to you?

Referee 2

Name

Job title

Address

Postcode

Telephone

Official email address

Was this person your manager?

Yes No

If no, what was their relationship to you?

13. Equal opportunities monitoring (optional)

This section is optional. It is sent to us separately from your application, without your name, and does not form part of the selection process. It is used only for monitoring, to help us make sure our Equal Opportunities Policy is fully and fairly applied.

Gender

Age group

Marital status

Ethnicity

If you chose “any other ethnic group”, please specify

14. Declaration

I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have provided on this form is correct and I accept that providing deliberately false information could result in my dismissal. I also understand that the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory medical examination, and if appropriate, confirmation of statutory qualification/registration, a criminal record disclosure check and checks under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

I confirm the declaration above. I am happy for TKLCare Limited to use the information on this form to consider my application. See our privacy notice.

Your full name (this acts as your signature)

Date