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Our Recruitment Process

To arrange an interview or to discuss employment opportunities with New Directions, please Contact Us.

Given the nature of the services we provide, it is essential that we maintain a methodical and rigorous recruitment process. Here is a summary of the normal recruitment procedure:-

Step 1

Initial contact is made by the applicant, usually by telephone, personal visit to our head office or email. Normally a consultant will be available to answer any initial questions and if you wish to proceed an appointment can be made for interview. Application forms can be completed at interview stage or alternatively an Application Form can be emailed or posted to you. Please note that you cannot complete application forms ‘on line’ as they must be completed in your own handwriting.

Step 2

Having booked an interview at a time convenient to you, we will send you a letter of confirmation, complete with application forms if requested. The letter will detail any other information that you need to bring, and notify you that you will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure Application Form at interview should you wish to proceed with your application. The current cost of these is £36.00 which you must pay for at interview. Please bear in mind that in most instances any documentation has to be the original and not copies.

Step 3

You attend an interview with a consultant. You will have the opportunity of meeting some of the Head Office team and asking any questions relating to employment with New Directions

Step 4

Your application is processed. References (a minimum of two) are obtained in writing and sometimes verbally; your CRB Disclosure is obtained; any occupational health issues are addressed appropriately and any training needs identified.

Step 5

You will be notified if your application has been successful and invited to attend mandatory Company Induction, immediately following which you will be required to complete your Contract of Employment and be issued with your induction pack including ID and Name Badges, Staff Handbook etc.

Interview Guidelines

All of our interviews are friendly and informal and you will be encouraged to ask as many questions as you want relating to New Directions and your employment with us.

We will discuss your experience and skills and ascertain the type of work that you are looking for.

Please allow ample time for your interview. If you have to complete Application Forms and Health Declaration Forms, as well as the CRB Disclosure Application, your interview may take some time.