Crew Manager Application

Please read the guidance that accompanies this document before completing.It is essential that you use the TAB key to move from one field to the next, rather than pressing RETURN. If you wish to go back to a field, use SHIFT and TAB together or simply click in the field you wish to edit.

Section 1Personal and Contact DetailsFirst Name(s):     

Last Name:     

Station/Department:     

Work Telephone:      Mobile:      

Workplace Address: Correspondence Address (if different):

           

           

           

Postcode:       Postcode:      

Work Email:     

Private Email:     

Section 2Self Declaration of Eligibility for Promotion

Please consider the following questions and indicate ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as appropriate in the check boxes regarding your eligibility for promotion.

Question 1Have you gained your full Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) Level 3 Diploma Qualification?

Yes No

Or Question 2 Have you gained a Fire Related Degree and gained the IFE Level 3 paper in Operations and Incident Command?

Yes No

Question 3Is your personal record free from live misconduct/disciplinary sanctions?

Yes No

Question 4Are you currently under formal investigation that may result in a disciplinary process or sanction?

Yes No

Please note that a ’YES’ to the above question will not automatically preclude you from participating in the selection process, but your application may be subject to further review prior to the conclusion

of the selection process.

Question 5Does your attendance record meet the Cheshire Fire and Rescue attendance criteria?

Yes No

If a ‘No’ is shown to questions 1 & 2, 3, or 5 above, you would not normally be eligible to participate in the selection process. However, if you believe you have extenuating circumstances which you wish to be taken into account, please complete the box overleaf.

Rationale     

Section 3 Qualifications, Relevant Job History and Training

QualificationsEducational/vocational

qualifications Dates of education Grade (if applicable)

                 

Relevant Job HistoryRole Employer Dates of employment

                 

Relevant TrainingTitle Date Pass/Fail (if applicable)

                 

Section 4 Location Preferences Please indicate if you have any preference in respect of location(s)

I have no preference Yes No

I would prefer to work at a location within Cheshire West & Chester Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceChester      Ellesmere Port      Powey Lane      Northwich      Winsford      Headquarters      

I would prefer to work at a location within Cheshire East Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceCrewe      Wilmslow      Macclesfield      Congleton      

I would prefer to work at a location within Halton & Warrington Yes No

Station Order of PreferenceWidnes      Runcorn      Warrington      Birchwood      Penketh      Lymm      

5 Section 5Assessment of Potential In this section you are asked to provide examples of your performance/experience against the role map of a Crew Manager.

Although it is not expected that you are currently performing at the level of Crew Manager, the evidence that you provide will be evaluated to identify your suitability to be promoted into the role.

Please consider your answers carefully having reviewed the PQA’s contained within the role map. A maximum of 200 words should be used for each answer. Once you have entered your response please insert the total word count at the end of each question.

Q1. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Working with Others.      

# Words      Q2. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Confidence and Resilience

     

# Words      

Q3. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Effective Communication     

# Words      Q4. Please give one example that demonstrates your competence in the area of Commitment to Diversity and Integrity.      

# Words      Q5. Please provide a statement to support your application in your chosen role(s) in no more than 800 words.

     

# Words      

Section 6 Watch Manager Comment/EndorsementIn this section your Watch Manager should validate (i.e. confirm accuracy of) the evidence that you have provided within your responses to the competency based questions. They are also asked to give their rationale for endorsing or not endorsing the application and provide professional judgement regarding your readiness for promotion. Appraisal ratings should be included along with any other evidence that will assist with an objective judgement.

Validation of Evidence within Competency Based QuestionsQuestion Comment

Q1      Q2      Q3      Q4      

Assessment of Performance in Current Role and Readiness for Promotion     

Last Appraisal Rating     

Watch Manager Recommendation

I have reviewed and evaluated all the available evidence and based on this I

Support the application Do not support the application

If this application is not supported, please provide your evidence based rationale below.

     

Details of Officer completing Section 6

Name:      

Job Title:      

ContactTelephone Number:      

Date      

Section 7

Grandparent Manager Endorsement (Station Manager or Equivalent Line Manager)

I endorse this application for promotion to Crew Manager Yes No

Name:      

Job Title:      

Department:      

Contact Telephone Number:      

Date      

If this application is not supported, please provide your evidence based rationale below.

     

Section 8 Declaration of Availability

Stage 1 - Written and Incident Command Assessments

If you are shortlisted following submission of your application you will be invited to Stage 1 of the selection process which will take place on one of the dates outlined below. The assessments will be completed within 1 day.

We would ask that all shortlisted candidates make every effort to be available to participate in the process on the assigned dates. For planning purposes please declare your availability below.

Stage 1 Yes NoMonday 6th November 2017            Tuesday 7th November 2017            Thursday 9th November 2017            

Stage 2 – Interview

If you are short listed after Stage 1, you will be invited to Stage 2 of the process which will take place during week commencing 20th November 2017. The dates are outlined below and the interview will last approximately 1 hour.

Please confirm your availability to attend on any of the following dates should you be invited to participate in Stage 2 of the selection process.

Stage 2 Yes NoMonday 20th November 2017            Tuesday 21st November 2017            Wednesday 22nd November 2017            Thursday 23rd November 2017            Friday 24th November 2017            

The venue for all assessments will be Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Sadler Road, Winsford.

Submission of applications

Please email your completed form to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk by:

12 noon on 6th October 2017.

Note; Any applications received after the closing date of 6th October 2017 at noon will not be considered.

Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to plan accordingly and ensure that the form is submitted on time with all of the necessary management

endorsement sections completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered within the selection process.

Section 9Equal Opportunities Form

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is proudly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all its staff and communities. Promoting equality and diversity is a Core Value at Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and we are explicitly inclusive of all, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.   We are currently the 8th best performing organisation on the 2017 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, a Disability Confident Employer and achieved Excellence on the Fire and Rescue Service Equality Framework.  We have a number of internal staff networks (namely FirePride for LGBT colleagues and Limitless Women’s network) and more information can be found here: http://www.cheshirefire.gov.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/lgbt-equality

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service aims to provide equal opportunities and fair treatment for all people and is determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer:

receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex or marital status, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins.

To help monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment policy, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service would be grateful if you would complete the following:

Please X the appropriate boxes.I am: Female Male Prefer to self describe:      

Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth?

Yes No

If you answered No to the previous question, Do you live and work full time in the gender role opposite to the one assigned at birth?

Yes No Age: 17-24 25-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66+ Marital Status: Single Civil Partnership Married Divorced/Separated

living together

CONFIDENTIAL

NationalityAre you a UK citizen? YES NO

Are you an EU citizen? YES NO

If “yes”, from which country:      

If “no”, to all the above, what visa do you hold and when does this expire:     

National Insurance Number:      

Sexual OrientationAre you:

Bisexual

Gay/Lesbian

Heterosexual/ straight

Decline to state

Ethnicity - I would describe my ethnic origin as:White

British

Irish

Any other White background

Mixed

White and Black Caribbean

White and Black African

White and Asian

Any other mixed backgroundAsian or Asian British

Indian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Any other Asian Background

Black or Black British

Caribbean

African

Any other Black background

Chinese or other Ethnic Group

Chinese Other Ethnic Group

Other (please provide details)      

Gypsy and Traveller

Romany/Roma Gypsy

Other

Irish Traveller

Other (please provide details)      

Religious Belief/FaithAre you:

Buddhist

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Muslim

Sikh

Other

None

Decline to state

Where did you find out about this vacancy? (Please tick one box)

From a current Fire Service employee

The Fire Service website

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service Green Bulletin/ Intranet

Step Into Work Programme

Job Centre (please state branch name/location)      

Newspaper/other publication (please state name)      

Other (please give details)      

Equality Act 2010

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 we are asking the question at the bottom of this page to ensure that all applicants who are disabled receive the appropriate support and reasonable adjustments and to monitor all aspects of our recruitment process.

Below are the 4 definitions of someone who is classed a disabled under the Act.

1. A disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment.Physical impairment includes hearing and visual impairments and conditions such as diabetes, dyslexia, severe disfigurement, heart conditions and epilepsy. It also includes anyone who has an impairment which is likely to develop over time such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, or someone living with HIV or AIDS.

Mental impairment includes learning disabilities and mental illnesses.People whose impairments are controlled, corrected or adjusted by medication or appliances are covered by the DDA, as are those who have had a disability in the past but have since recovered.

2. The impairment has got to last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months. a person with a broken leg who is only temporarily disabled would not be

covered. a person who has had an impairment, which may happen again, is covered.

3. The impairment must have a substantial and long term adverse effect. This may be obvious in the time it takes someone to carry out a task or in the way he/she carries out the task.

4. The impairment must affect the person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. These include mobility; manual dexterity; physical co-ordination;

continence; ability to lift or carry objects; speech, hearing or sight; memory or ability to concentrate, learn or understand.

Do you consider yourself to be disabled as defined above? YES NO

REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974

The job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975. Applicants are asked to declare if they have any criminal convictions, including spent convictions, cautions or reprimands. In the event of an offer of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an application for positions to which the order applies.

Have you been convicted of any criminal offence? YES NO

If yes, please give details of offence, including date and sentence.

     

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be carried out on some successful applicants where applicable to the role. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory receipt of this and an offer may be withdrawn if this requirement is not met.

Other InformationAre you related to any elected member, or an employee of Cheshire Fire Authority? If so, please give details.

     

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service is committed to equality of opportunity.All applications will be considered on their merits and selection will be made solely on the basis of the suitability of applicants when assessed against job related criteria.