Job Application Form

Applicant Name:

Role: Generalist Legal Adviser

Please read the job description and person specification carefully. They will help you decide what information is relevant to your application. DO NOT enclose your CV with this form, as it will not be considered by the short-listing panel.

Relevant Experience

Please tell us about any relevant experience you have had. This could be paid employment, voluntary work, training, other qualifications, life experience etc. You should include details of where you gained the experience, who it was with and what you did.

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Person SpecificationPlease explain how you meet each of the below points, as per the person specification. Expand each box to answer the question – there is no word limit.

1. At least 2 years’ experience of delivering advice in the areas of social welfare law

2. Experience of managing own caseload, delivering to contract with an ability to monitor and maintain own standards.

3. Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify and prioritise needs and translate these into action plans.

4. Enthusiasm and commitment to providing good customer service in particular when working with vulnerable clients

5. Strong numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to communicate in writing and face-to-face

6. Strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook and case management systems.

7. Strong organisational skills, to meet deadlines and self-motivate with a positive attitude and can do approach

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided by me is correct.

Signed: ______________________________ Dated: _______________________TO BE DETACHED FROM THE APPLICATION FORM

Personal Details

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ReferencesPlease give two referees. One referee must be your present or most recent employer. References will only be contacted if you are offered a post.

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Equal Opportunities Statement

Advising Communities is committed to providing an accessible, sympathetic and non-discriminatory service to enable people to achieve their rights and entitlements.

To improve these rights and entitlements we aim to exercise an influence on social policy at both local & national level.

An integral part of this is a commitment to Equal Opportunities in both our working practices and provision of our services.

We have respect for all our users. We recognise the inequalities, which people suffer and resolve to take action to reduce them. We have a policy of actively challenging discriminatory remarks, acts or practices.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

To help us implement our equal opportunities policy, we would be grateful if you would complete the following questions. The information you provide is confidential and will not be used in the selection process.

1. Are you? Female Male Other

2. Date of birth: / /

3. Ethnic Origin White Indian Black African

Irish Pakistani Black Caribbean

Chinese Bangladeshi Black Other

If you feel you are from a different ethnic group or would rather use your own description, please write it here:

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4. Would you describe yourself as disabled? Yes NoIf yes, please describe further:

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