Can I get feedback on my application? Unfortunately we are unable to give individual feedback to applicants not invited to interview due to the large amount of applications we receive across our vacancies. Expand Unfortunately we are unable to give individual feedback to applicants not invited to interview due to the large amount of applications we receive across our vacancies.
Can I send you my CV and covering letter? We ask all applicants to complete an application form when they are applying for a role at Bluebell Wood. This is so our shortlisting panel can consider each applicant fairly, and compare candidates against our job description and person specification. Please do not attach CVs or covering letters to – or in place of - your application form as they will not be considered. Expand The application process for our job roles varies from post to post. We advise you to read the job pack for the role you're interested in carefully, as this will tell you how we are receiving applications for each vacancy If you would like some help with your application you can download our How to Apply to Bluebell Wood Guide.
How can I prepare for my interview? Before your interview, make sure you have a good look through the job description and person specification, and think of examples from your personal or professional experience where you have demonstrated the skills and experience we are looking for. Expand Before your interview, make sure you have a good look through the job description and person specification, and think of examples from your personal or professional experience where you have demonstrated the skills and experience we are looking for. You may want to have a look through our website to understand the work we do and how the position you are interviewing for might fit in. You will have time during the interview to ask the panel questions too, so feel free to think about any questions you have about the role.
How do you practice equality and diversity during your recruitment process? Bluebell Wood is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that every individual has the right to live freely, without fear or prejudice, and be given equal opportunities in all areas of employment. We aim to eliminate direct or indirect discrimination within our application process, as covered by the Equality Act 2010. Expand Bluebell Wood is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly believe that every individual has the right to live freely, without fear or prejudice, and be given equal opportunities in all areas of employment. We aim to eliminate direct or indirect discrimination within our application process, as covered by the Equality Act 2010. This means that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender reassignment. We would be grateful if you would take a few moments to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form when you fill out your application; the information is used solely for monitoring purposes and is separated from the rest of the application form before the interview. We place great emphasis on maintaining procedures that are free from all forms of discrimination.
How will I find out if my application has been successful? We aim to inform all candidates of the outcome of their application within a week of the closing date. However, there may be times when the volume of applications means the shortlisting process takes longer than expected so please bear with us. Expand We aim to inform all candidates of the outcome of their application within a week of the closing date. However, there may be times when the volume of applications means the shortlisting process takes longer than expected so please bear with us.
How will you use my data? The information you send to us as part of your recruitment process will be used and stored in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related legislation. If you are appointed, this information will be used to create staff and volunteer records. Our Privacy Notice for staff and volunteers gives further details about the information we collect during the recruitment process and how it is stored. You can request a copy of this notice by emailing [email protected] Expand The information you send to us as part of your recruitment process will be used and stored in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related legislation. If you are appointed, this information will be used to create staff and volunteer records. Our Privacy Notice for staff and volunteers gives further details about the information we collect during the recruitment process and how it is stored. You can request a copy of this notice by emailing [email protected]
I’ve not worked in a children’s hospice before – what’s it like? There are a lot of common misconceptions about what it’s like to work at a children’s hospice. Some people may think that it’s a sad place to work, but by reading our Staff Stories and watching our Virtual Tour, we hope you’ll realise that that isn’t the case. Bluebell Wood really is a fantastic place to work. Expand There are a lot of common misconceptions about what it’s like to work at a children’s hospice. Some people may think that it’s a sad place to work, but by reading our Staff Stories and watching our Virtual Tour, we hope you’ll realise that that isn’t the case. Bluebell Wood really is a fantastic place to work. As soon as people walk through the door, they tell us the hospice is nothing like how they imagined it to be. Bluebell Wood is colourful, and full of love and laughter – you can often hear music and giggles echoing down the corridors! There’s always something fun happening – whether it’s an activity day, music therapy, or a parent and carer wellbeing group. The hospice genuinely feels like a home from home for families. It’s important for us to say that sad things do happen at the hospice; we do offer vital end-of-life care and bereavement support for families who need it. But along their journey with us, we’re there to help families create happy memories that they can treasure, and that’s what makes working at a children’s hospice so rewarding. Our entire team – including care, fundraising, administrative and support staff – all play a part, and we’re all incredibly privileged to do what we do.
What is the interview process like? Your interview will usually take place at our hospice in North Anston, however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are currently hosting many of our interviews on Microsoft Teams. You’ll meet at least three people on the day and have the chance to ask your own questions of the panel too. The interviews are competency-based, and you may also need to complete a test or presentation on the day, depending on the role you have applied for. Expand If you are shortlisted to interview then, firstly, congratulations! We only invite the very best candidates to interview with us. Please make sure you check you can attend the interview date before you apply, as it is very unlikely that we will be able to offer you an alternative interview date. Your interview will usually take place at our hospice in North Anston, however due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are currently hosting many of our interviews on Microsoft Teams. You’ll meet at least three people on the day and have the chance to ask your own questions of the panel too. The interviews are competency-based, and you may also need to complete a test or presentation on the day, depending on the role you have applied for. You may be given the information for these in advance, or on the day, depending on task. We’ll let you know what to expect when we invite you, including all the information you need to log-in to our virtual interview sessions on Microsoft Teams. During normal circumstances, you would usually be offered a tour of the hospice and our office space, however while our COVID restrictions remain in place this unfortunately won’t be possible. Instead, you can watch our virtual tour here. When we’ve completed the interview process we’ll be in touch to let you know the outcome as soon as possible.
What qualifications do I need to work at a children’s hospice? Qualifications, skills and experience required for vacancies across our clinical, fundraising, administrative, and support teams vary depending on the role we are looking to fill. Full details about the requirements for each role are included in the job description and person specification which you can download on the job vacancy page. If you have a specific question about a particular role, you’ll find contact details for the recruiting manager on each vacancy page too. Expand Qualifications, skills and experience required for vacancies across our clinical, fundraising, administrative, and support teams vary depending on the role we are looking to fill. Full details about the requirements for each role are included in the job description and person specification which you can download on the job vacancy page. If you have a specific question about a particular role, you’ll find contact details for the recruiting manager on each vacancy page too.
When will I hear about the outcome of my interview, and can I ask for feedback? After your interview, we aim to get back to you with our decision as soon as possible. Depending on the time and date of our last interview, it may take us longer than usual to get back to you, so please bear with us. We offer feedback to all interviewed candidates. This can be arranged by contacting our HR Team, who will forward your request to the hiring manager. Expand After your interview, we aim to get back to you with our decision as soon as possible. Depending on the time and date of our last interview, it may take us longer than usual to get back to you, so please bear with us. We offer feedback to all interviewed candidates. This can be arranged by contacting our HR Team, who will forward your request to the hiring manager.