Mentor Application Form

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Thank you for your interest in mentoring with Trailblazers. If you have any issues completing this form, or have any questions about the applications process, please get in touch at volunteering@trailblazersmentoring.org.uk.

About You

Preferred Location

Brinsford (WV10 7PY)
Featherstone (WV10 7PY)
Isis - Woolwich (SE28 0FD)
Brixton (SW2 5XF)

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Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Why we are asking for this information

As an organisation that works with some of the most vulnerable and stigmatised people in our communities, we are committed to taking action to make our society fairer, more equal and more inclusive. We strongly believe that organisations which embrace equality, diversity and inclusion, perform better and achieve more and we are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workforce, representative of those we serve.

We are committed to ensuring that no person will be treated less favourably than another due to their age, disability, gender reassignment status, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The information we collect in this form will be used to monitor and analyse the progression of applicants from different groups, during our recruitment and selection processes. This will help us to ensure that these processes are as fair and inclusive as possible.

The information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be used for safeguarding and monitoring purposes only. If you do not wish to complete this section this will not affect your application.

How would you describe your gender identity

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

Would you describe yourself as Intersex?

How do you describe your sexual orientation?

What is your religion or belief, even if you are not practising?

What racial/ethnic group do you identify with?

Do you have a disability or accessibility needs?

Are you a British citizen?

Safeguarding, Pre-Engagement Checks.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are. We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Trailblazers a great place to work. The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible. However due to the nature of our working supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities the recruitment and selection process for positions working with vulnerable people is therefore rigorous and involves a range of pre-engagement checks.

Trailblazers must ensure that you are suitable for such work and that you are not disqualified from taking up the post. We have a legal duty not to engage anyone who is disqualified from working with vulnerable people, any attempts to apply for a voluntary role will contravene as a breach of this legal duty and will be reported to the Police.

Criminal Record Declaration

The post for which you are applying is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must therefore declare, whether spent or not, any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences. The fact that you have a criminal record will not necessarily debar you for consideration for this appointment, although failure to disclose any previous convictions will. This information will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Please provide details of any previous convictions:

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level that will be funded by Trailblazers. Trailblazers insists that all volunteers undertake a DBS.

If you already have a valid DBS, please provide your 12-digit DBS Certificate number here, the date it was issued and if you are registered on the update system.

NB: Please do not share your 10-digit DBS Update subscription ID as this is sensitive information.

DBS fields

Are you on the DBS Update System with an Enhanced DBS?

Our volunteer mentor role appointments involve a training and assessment programme, as part of the selection process.

HMPPS Security Vetting

All volunteer mentors will need to undertake HMPPS Enhanced Level Security Clearance conducted by the prison to be able to enter the prison establishment. As part of this process, you are asked to complete a Self-Declaration Form, which asks you to supply information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, both spent and unspent, as well as personal information about your personal details and previous addresses. In addition, this information will also be sought via a HMPPS Security Clearance. Any invitation to undertake voluntary work within prisons for Trailblazers is subject to receipt of HMPPS Enhanced Level Security Clearance that is satisfactory to the prison.
Please do not let this deter you if you have lived experience of the Criminal Justice System – this can be discussed with your Project Manager on how best Trailblazers can support you with your application.

Consent to the checks

You do not have to consent to the above checks. However, if consent is withheld Trailblazers will be unable to proceed with your volunteer application.
All information supplied by you will be treated in the strictest confidence and in accordance with the Data Protection Act, if you refuse to consent to checks your information will not be held or retained by Trailblazers Mentoring in any fashion.

Proof of Identity

You will be asked to supply documents to confirm your identity for HMPPS Security Clearance purposes and to comply with the Asylum & Immigration Act, to complete an Enhanced DBS. One type of photographic identification should be produced, such as new style driving licence or passport. You will be informed as to which documents to supply and if you are shortlisted.

What are we doing with your data?

Trailblazers use the data you provide as part of your application process for recruitment and volunteer matching purposes only.
Your application form will be used to shortlist you. If you are successful in being appointed, this data (alongside any other personal data we collect via the recruitment process) will create your volunteer record with Trailblazers.
We also collect Equality and Diversity information when you apply for a role with us. The equality information you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence and will be used for monitoring and safeguarding purposes only, to ensure that a safe and appropriate mentee match can be found for you.

How long will we store your data for?

If you are successful, this data will form the basis of your volunteering record and will be stored in line with Trailblazers Privacy Policy. We will store your data while you are volunteering with us and retain it for six years after you have left Trailblazers for the purpose of safeguarding, monitoring and the provision of references for you.
If you are unsuccessful and do not apply for another role with Trailblazers your data will be deleted after twelve months. At any stage of the recruitment process, you are able to request that we remove your personal data from our system. For further information, please contact info@trailblazersmentoring.org.uk.
By selecting ‘Yes’, you agree to that you have read, understood and agree to the above and the following:

Consent to data processing

I understand that Trailblazers must process and hold on computer the information or data I have supplied or referred to on it, including any information that I consider to be sensitive and personal in order to adequately safeguard their staff, volunteers and service users.I understand and agree that this information will also be held on my personal volunteer file, if I am engaged as a volunteer.

Confirmation of accurate data

In submitting this application form, I confirm that the information I have given is correct and complete and I understand that giving misleading or untruthful statements may result in me being unable to continue my involvement with Trailblazers in a voluntary capacity if such information becomes known after my engagement as a volunteer.

Consent to contact referees

I agree that Trailblazers may ask my referees for comments on my suitability for the voluntary role and, where relevant, request details on my attendance, sickness levels, performance, conduct, reasons for leaving and suitability to work with young people, where applicable.

Consent to data monitoring

I understand that Trailblazers may use the information provided in this application form for equality monitoring purposes, safeguarding, compiling statistics, maintaining other volunteer records and completing statutory returns as required.

About You

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Employment and Education History?

Please provide TWO references.

Referee 1

Referee 2

Safeguarding, Pre-Engagement Checks.

Criminal Record Declaration

Disclosure and Barring Service

HMPPS Security Vetting

Consent to the checks

Proof of Identity

What are we doing with your data?

How long will we store your data for?