Jobs & Careers FAQ's
- Can I send a C.V.?
- Can I type my application form?
- Can I have further information on the post?
- What is the closing date?
- How many people have applied? Have you had a good response to the advert?
- What can I do if I request an application form the day prior to, or on the day the post is closing?
- Will I be notified of receipt of my application?
- What information will I receive with the application form?
- Where do I return the application form?
- What if my completed application form is late arriving?
- On what salary will I be appointed?
- What is a disclosure?
- Types of disclosure - What is Standard Disclosure?
- Types of disclosure - What is Enhanced disclosure?
- Do I need to disclose all convictions?
- What is essential / casual car allowance?
- What is the purpose of the equal opportunities form?
- When will I be notified of the outcome of the application?
- What is a fixed term contract? How long is a fixed term contract?
- What are the working hours?
- Can I apply for job share?
- Can I submit the form by fax? What is the fax number?
- When will I receive my application form?
- Where is the job based? Is it permanent / temporary / fixed term?
- I have sent in a temporary application form, can i put this forward for the advertised post?
- I applied for a vacancy previously, can you use that application for a different job?
- What are the basic terms and conditions? Holidays? etc
- When do you contact referees?
- I currently work for a local authority, what happens to my continuous service?
- Will I be paid interview expenses?
- What if i do not want you to contact my referee?
Can I send a C.V.?
Applicants must complete the application form in full, but can submit a C.V. to support their application
Can I type my application form?
Yes, application forms should be completed in your handwriting or can be typed, but should be in black ink.
Can I have further information on the post?
Refer to the advert. Job Description, Person Specification and additional information are sent out with Application Form. This information can also be accessed on the website, or you can contact the officer stated on advert for further information.
What is the closing date?
Refer to the advert or website. Applications must be back to the Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale, by 1pm on the date specified.
How many people have applied? Have you had a good response to the advert?
We are unable to provide this information.
What can I do if I request an application form the day prior to, or on the day the post is closing?
An application form can be collected from the HR Division, Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale.
Will I be notified of receipt of my application?
We will only acknowledge receipt of your application if you include a stamped addressed envelope with your application form.
What information will I receive with the application form?
Job Description, Person Specification, and additional information booklet on the authority.
Where do I return the application form?
To the address stated on the application form by post, or hand delivered to the main reception area at the Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale. Address is Human Resources, Municipal Offices, Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale, Gwent NP23 6XB.
What if my completed application form is late arriving?
Your form will be registered as arriving late. It will be forwarded to the employing department and will be a matter for the shortlisting panel to consider whether it is allowed.
On what salary will I be appointed?
Normal practise is that people are appointed on the bottom of the scale; however, discretion can apply. For further information contact (01495) 311556 and you can be transferred to Human Resources for further salary information.
What is a disclosure?
A Disclosure is a check on criminal records for individuals that work in certain occupations, primarily those that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. There are currently two levels of disclosure checks, standard and enhanced.
Types of disclosure - What is Standard Disclosure?
These are primarily for posts that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Standard disclosures may also be issued for people entering certain professions, such as members of the legal and accountancy professions. The standard disclosure contains details of all convictions held on the Police National Computer, including current and spent convictions, as well as details of any cautions, reprimands or final warnings. If a position involves working with children, the disclosure will indicate whether information is held on government department lists, held by the DFES and the DH, of those who are banned from working with children. The disclosure also includes information held by the DH of individuals considered unsuitable to work with vulnerable adults.
Types of disclosure - What is Enhanced disclosure?
This type of Disclosure is for posts involving a far greater degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults. In general the type of work will involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of such people. Examples include teacher or social worker. This level of disclosure involves an additional level of check to those carried out for the standard disclosure.
Do I need to disclose all convictions?
In the case of a post that requires a disclosure you will need to include all convictions including spent convictions. For further information please contact Human Resources Department.
What is essential / casual car allowance?
If you are required to use your vehicle for work related purposes your post will be designated as an approved casual or essential car user, and will carry a car allowance payment. The County Borough operates the National Conditions for motor car allowances, as amended by Local Agreement. (Based on the cc of the motor vehicle, the Authority pays the botootm two bands of the nationally agreed rates.) If the post is classsed as a dedicated car user you will be entitled to take advantage of the assisted car purchase scheme.
What is the purpose of the equal opportunities form?
To ensure and monitor equality of opportunity for all applicants. This information is used solely for monitoring purposes and will not be used during the recruitment process.
When will I be notified of the outcome of the application?
Following the closing date a shortlisting panel will be held, after which you will be notified in writing of the outcome. If shortlisted you will receive full details of the interview.
What is a fixed term contract? How long is a fixed term contract?
Essentially, a fixed-term contract is a contract where it is agreed at the outset that it will terminate on a specified date or on completion of a project / task. Refer to the advert for the time period of the job.
What are the working hours?
Refer to the advert for number of hours. For working aptterns refer to contact on the advert.
Can I apply for job share?
Yes the council does operate a job share policy, any requests need to be put in writing with your application form. If a copy of the job share policy is requested please contact the Human Resources Department.
Can I submit the form by fax? What is the fax number?
Faxed applications will be accepted but we also need an original. This must be sent by return of post. Any faxed applications must be received before the closing date, and should only be considered if there is a doubt about a postal copy reaching us in time.
When will I receive my application form?
Within 2 working days of the request. All applications are sent out 1st Class.
Where is the job based? Is it permanent / temporary / fixed term?
Refer to the advert. Contact (01495) 311556 for further details.
I have sent in a temporary application form, can i put this forward for the advertised post?
No. You are requested to complete the appropriate application form.
I applied for a vacancy previously, can you use that application for a different job?
No. You are requested to complete the appropriate application form.
What are the basic terms and conditions? Holidays? etc
Certain details are contained with the Insight documentation, which is sent out with the application pack. For further details after receipt of this information, please contact Human Resources Department.
When do you contact referees?
Following the shortlisting panel.
I currently work for a local authority, what happens to my continuous service?
Previous Local Government Service constitutes continuous service, as long as there has been no break.
Will I be paid interview expenses?
Travelling and subsistence allowance is paid to candidates who attend for tests and/or interviews, from the normal residence of the candidate or nearer if applicable. A claim form will be sent to you with the letter inviting you for interview.
What if i do not want you to contact my referee?
Indicate this clearly on your application form. Any appointment will however be subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
