HOW WE RECRUIT
All permanent vacancies are advertised both internally and externally. All SYHA vacancies follow a policy based recruitment process. You will be required to complete an application form for all vacancies- CVs cannot be accepted.
If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to attend a panel interview. Higher level vacancies may also require shortlisted candidates to attend an assessment centre. All appointments will be made on the basis of merit.
In order to help candidates feel more relaxed and prepared for the formal interview process they are given a copy of the interview questions in 15 minutes in advance.
Under SYHA’s commitment ‘positive about disabled people’ (as defined by the disability discrimination Act, 1995) if you consider yourself as having a disability and meet the minimum criteria you will automatically be offered an interview. The minimum criteria relates to the key skills and experience as outlined in the person specification. If applying for the post under this scheme you will be required to declare this on your job application and give details of any special requirements you may need.
All new employees will be employed on a six month probationary period.
JOB SHARE OPPORTUNITIES
The Association recognises in order to ensure that a wide range of applicants apply for employment, most full time vacancies should be open to job sharers. This method of working involves two part time employees who voluntarily share the responsibilities of one full time post, dividing the pay, holidays and other benefits between them, according to the number of hours worked.
FEEDBACK ON APPLICATIONS
Unsuccessful candidates are able to requested feedback on their application and/or interview once the recruitment process is complete. This service is available for up to 3 weeks after the interview date.
RESERVE LIST
If at interview, you are considered to meet the requirements of the job but are not made an offer due to falling short to another higher scoring candidate you will be given the option of having your details placed on SYHA’s reserve list.
This information is available to other Managers/Departments recruiting for the same vacancy, who can then contact candidates that may be suitable for them without pursuing the formal interview process. Your details will remain on the reserve list for 12 months. This will not limit you from applying to other vacancies at SYHA.
