Casual Support Worker Application Form V1 Nov 14

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CONFIDENTIAL

Casual Support Worker
Application Form
All information is collected in accordance with National Privacy Principles 1.3 and 1.5
PARAQUAD SA (PQSA) / HomeCare+ is committed to ensuring an effective and efficient
recruitment process which is transparent, professional and timely. The recruitment process will
be fair and equitable based on merit and complying with legislation to promote a diverse
workforce.

Equality of employment opportunity and selection on merit is a guiding principle
of PQSA / HomeCare+.
Please write clearly and endeavour to answer all questions, even if answers have been given
in an accompanying CV. Should this application be successful, this form will be the basis of a
personnel record. Write N/A (not applicable) if the question is not appropriate to your
application.
Referral source:
□
Radio
□
Advertisement
□
Friend

1.

Other: ________________________

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title: Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms

(Please circle)

Head Office
28 Lower Portrush Rd
PO Box 396
MARDEN SA 5070
Ph 8355 3500
Fax 8355 3511
South East
Shop 6, Ripley Arcade,
MOUNT GAMBIER
SA 5290
Ph 8723 3788
Fax 8723 1660
Riverland
7 Riverview Drive
PO Box 210
BERRI SA 5343
Ph 8582 4654
Fax 8582 4491
Mid North
4 Swan Street
PO Box 1639
PORT PIRIE SA 5540
Ph 8632 2122
Fax 8632 2122
Eyre Peninsula
6 Bligh Street
PO Box 623
PORT LINCOLN
SA 5606
Ph 8683 3188
Fax 8682 1267
Yorke Peninsula
31 Hallett St
PO Box 249
KADINA SA 5554
Ph 0420 924 883

Family name: _________________________________ Given name: __________________________________
Preferred name: _______________________________
Current residential address (a post office box is not acceptable as a residential address)
____________________________________________

Phone Home (

) _______________________

__________________________Postcode __________

Mobile ___________________________

Address for correspondence

Fax

(

) _______________________

(if the same as your residential address, write “AS ABOVE” )

____________________________________________

Email ____________________________

__________________________Postcode __________
Place of Birth: Town

/ City, Country: _____________________________________________

Do you wish to identify yourself as:

□ Aboriginal □ Torres Strait Islander

Are you an Australian Citizen? Yes / No

If No: Visa Status ________________________

Work Restrictions: __________________________

Passport Number: ________________________

Expiry Date: _____/_____/_____ (A copy of Passport will be required)
Do you hold a current drivers licence? Yes / No (A copy of current Drivers Licence will be required)
Drivers licence number: _________________ State: ______ Class: _______ Expiry Date: ____/____/_______
Are you a member of a Job Network? Yes / No
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If Yes: Name of Job Network: ________________________
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2.

EDUCATION AND TRADE QUALIFICATIONS (If resume submitted refer point 3)

Secondary Schooling
School Attended: _____________________________________ From______________ to _____________
Give details of all post secondary qualifications (Copies of all support documentation will be required e.g. certificates)
(List your most recent qualification first)

Institution and City: ___________________________________ From______________ to _____________

Qualification: _________________________________________ Year Completed: _______________
Subjects/Modules completed

Institution and City: ___________________________________ From______________ to _____________

Qualification: _________________________________________ Year Completed: _______________
Subjects/Modules completed

Are you currently undertaking studies? Yes / No
Institution and City: ___________________________________ From______________ to _____________

Qualification: _________________________________________ Anticipated Completion: ________________

Subjects/Modules completed

________________________________________________________________________________________
Would you be willing to undertake a traineeship in Certificate III Home and Community Care?

Yes / No

Copies of all support documentation will be required eg. Certificates

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3.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS (If resume submitted refer point 4)

Give details of your employment for your last four (4) positions (Please list your most recent experience first)

From ___________ to ____________

Employer: __________________________________________________

Position held: __________________________________

Type of business:_______________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Duties:____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: __________________________________________________________________________________
From ___________ to ____________

Employer: __________________________________________________

Position held: __________________________________

Type of business:_______________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Duties:____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: __________________________________________________________________________________

From ___________ to ____________

Employer: __________________________________________________

Position held: __________________________________

Type of business:_______________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Duties:____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: __________________________________________________________________________________
From ___________ to ____________

Employer: __________________________________________________

Position held: __________________________________

Type of business:_______________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Duties:____________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Reason for leaving: __________________________________________________________________________________

4.

REFERREES Nominate three (3) people other than relatives or personal friends.

1. Name __________________________________

Organisation:__________________________________

Relationship: Manager / Supervisor / Co-worker

Other: _______________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Mobile: ______________________________________

2. Name __________________________________

Organisation:__________________________________

Relationship: Manager / Supervisor / Co-worker

Other: _______________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Mobile: ______________________________________

3. Name __________________________________

Organisation:__________________________________

Relationship: Manager / Supervisor / Co-worker

Other: _______________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Mobile: ______________________________________

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5. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
You will be given the opportunity to discuss information provided before any final decision is made about your selection.

QUERY

YES / NO

DETAIL

Have you filed an application with
HomeCare+ or The Paraplegic and
Quadriplegic Association of SA Inc (PQSA)
before?

Date:

Have you ever been employed by
HomeCare+ or PQSA?

Date:

Do you have any relatives currently
employed with HomeCare+ or PQSA?

BB

Are you physically and psychologically able
to fulfil the duties of a Support Worker as
described in the Position Description?
*If you answered yes, please provide
details:

Do you have any pre-existing illness or
injury which may impact on your ability to
safely perform the inherent requirements of
the position of a Support Worker?
The inherent requirements include (but
are not limited to) repetitive actions
such as bending, stooping, reaching,
twisting and physical work such as
Manual Handling of clients.
Have you ever been discharged from
employment?
Do you speak any other language or have
any other skills, which you believe may be
useful as a Support Worker? E.g. Sign
language.
Do you have or have you applied for a Child
Related Employment Screening through
DCSI with at least six (6) months validity?
Proof of Child Related Employment
Screening is a condition of employment.
Do you have any objection to a HomeCare+
representative seeking verification and
additional information on any matter within
this application?
Is there anything you know or believe may
affect your application?

* Medical Clearance will be required under these circumstances.

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6. AVAILABILITY- Please tick the times when you are available to work.
Please be specific in indicating below the times when you are available to work

6am-9am

9am-11am

11am-14pm

14pm-17pm

17pm-21pm

21pm-0000

Overnight
2230-0700

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Please advise of the number of hours per week that you wish to work?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
The interview and the selection process
A selection panel will be made up of two (2) HomeCare+ representatives. The selection panel assesses
applications against the selection criteria. Applicants who best meet the selection criteria will be called for further
assessment. The selection panel may use a number of methods to assess your ability to do the job including
interview questions, work samples, tests and referee checks.
Referee check
A HR representative will phone your referees if you are one of the best applicants interviewed for the job. Your
nominated referees should be able to comment on your recent work performance. The HR representative will ask
your referees to comment on your work behaviour and performance and can be asked to verify or comment on
claims made by you.
Child Related Employment Screening
HomeCare+ requires that a Child Related Employment Screening be supplied by all applicants with at least six (6)
months validity. A Child Related Employment Screening can be obtained by applying through the Department of
Communities and Social Inclusion. All employees of HomeCare+ must renew their Employment Screening every
three (3) years.

______________________________________________________________________________

APPLICANTS DECLARATION
Please read the following statements carefully; they constitute the conditions under which you may be employed:
I _____________________________________________________________ certify that:
1. The information I have provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and is subject to
validation.
2. I have no physical, psychological or other impediment that may affect my ability to carry out the role of
Support Worker.
3. I authorise any person who can verify and/or supply additional information to support my application to do so.
This may include reference checks and referee reports.
4. I understand and agree that:
a) Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in my application may be justification for
refusal of, or if employed, termination of employment.
b) b) A DCSI Child Related Employment Screening Check (at my own expense) is a required part of the
employment process.
5. I understand that all information concerning PQSA, its members, clients and employees is strictly confidential
and any unauthorised disclosure of such information will be regarded as a breach of confidentiality and may
result in termination of employment.
Applicants Signature: _________________________________

Date: _____/_____/_____

Witness Name: ____________________________________ Signature: _______________________________
Date: _____/_____/_____
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