Residential Support Worker (RSW) Pre-Application Screening

Thank you for your interest in joining JTA Residential Care. Please answer all questions honestly and thoroughly to help us assess your initial suitability. Your responses will remain confidential and are essential for progressing to the next stage.

Full name * Email address * Mobile number * Current postcode * Do you have the legal right to work in the UK? * Do you currently hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an equivalent qualification? * How many years of experience do you have working in a children's residential care setting? * Please list any other relevant qualifications (e.g. safeguarding, MAPA, first aid, NVQ) Are you currently employed in a children's home or similar setting? *

Are you available for (select all that apply) * Day Shifts Waking Night Shifts Weekends Sleep-ins (where required) Full-Time Part-Time

Do you have any notice period or availability restrictions we should be aware of? Are you able to reliably commute to our homes? * Do you have a valid UK driving licence? * Have you ever been disqualified from working with children or subject to safeguarding concerns? * Are you happy to undergo a DBS check, including a check against the barred list for children? * Are you currently registered with the Update Service for DBS? What interests you about working in a children's home like JTA Residential Care? (Brief answer) * What does safeguarding mean to you in the context of residential care? * Can you describe a time you supported a young person during a difficult moment or behaviour? * How do you handle stress or challenging situations in the workplace? * What qualities do you believe are most important for a Residential Support Worker? * Are you willing to participate in ongoing training and professional development? * What is your understanding of the Ofsted Quality Standards for children's homes? Please provide a brief explanation or examples of how you would apply these standards in your role. *

Declaration I confirm that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Signature (typed) * Date *