How to apply for a job at Wakefield Council
There are several ways in which you can apply for any of the jobs featured on the website.
The easiest and most convenient way is to click on the link next to the post you are interested in and apply online.
Alternatively you can contact our recruitment team on 0345 8 506 506 or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
How will you know what we're looking for?
The job advertisement describes the skills, experience, and qualifications we are looking for. This forms the basis against which you will be assessed. The job description and person specification will be enclosed with your Application Form, to show the main duties, responsibilities, and personal attributes of the post.
You should read them carefully and try to identify the keywords and phrases.
Do you have what we're looking for?
You can work out if you have the skills, knowledge and experience we are seeking by looking at the:
- advertisement
- job description
- person specification
If not, show how you have used them in the past.
Don't forget that skills can be transferable. The tasks you perform may not be the same as those in the job you are applying for, but the skills you use to carry out those tasks may be the same.
Remember that the skills and experiences you have gained outside paid work. For example:
- domestic responsibilities
- unpaid or voluntary work
- organising social or community activities
These can demonstrate skills you have taken for granted which could be a clear sign of your ability to do a job.
Guaranteed interview scheme
This scheme recognises the unique challenges' people with disabilities, the armed forces community and care experienced people may have accessing employment.
We guarantee you a job interview if you can show you meet a job role's essential criteria in your application, and you:
- have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010
- are a veteran, reservist or cadet force adult volunteer
- are a looked after young person or care leaver
How to show you are eligible
We ask if you are eligible during the application process. Answer 'yes' to the relevant question.
We only ask the question so we know you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview. The information is not used for any other purpose.
Next steps
The recruiting manager will review your job application. If you meet the essential criteria they will offer you an interview.
A guaranteed interview is not a guaranteed offer of employment. We will also interview other suitable candidates.
If you have a disability you can ask for reasonable adjustments at interview.
Examples of reasonable adjustments might be:
- an accessible parking space
- written questions before the interview
- a sign language interpreter