We ask for a minimum of two references, but you should supply additional referee details where your first 2 references don’t cover the last 3 years of previous employment and/or
training. The referee should be your current or most recent line manager. You can add details of additional referees on a separate sheet. 

Yes, as we need to undertake pre-employment checks based on all relevant recent employment for a minimum of the last 3 years. 

Usually at least three years’ employment and/or training (though five years is preferable). Typically, this means you should include your current line manager PLUS any previous line manager(s) for at least the last three years. If your references don’t quite cover three years, please discuss this during your interview, as two references may still be sufficient depending on individual circumstances.

Referees should always be someone in a position of responsibility, who can comment on your work, voluntary or academic experience etc, and/or on your competence, personal qualifications and suitability for the post. This applies irrespective of your personal circumstances i.e. whether currently in employment, education, on a career break, in self employment etc.

References from family members or friends are not considered appropriate, and will not be accepted.

Yes, but you must ensure your second referee and any subsequent referees are neither a friend nor relative to ensure objectivity.

Yes, but you should also make sure you provide details of one or more referees who can comment on any recently gained or used skills or qualifications and ability to do the job
you’ve applied for.

Your current line manager where you are seconded, PLUS your line manager from your substantive employer.

You should provide details of a relevant teacher/tutor/lecturer as appropriate, together with details of an additional referee, which may be another tutor, a part-time employer or other
person able to comment on your suitability to do the job you have applied for.

You should provide details of your previous line manager, AND details of a referee from when you were unemployed. This should be someone who can comment on your skills and suitability to do the job, such as have been demonstrated outside the work environment e.g. while doing charity or voluntary work, involvement in youth or play groups, while undertaking training etc.

Yes, we still need references from your time spent overseas (from an employer, academic institution or overseas based UK departments or agencies e.g. from the British Council etc), and particularly so if you have been overseas for a single spell of 3 months or more, or cumulatively for more than 6 months. We will need sufficient references to cover the previous three years’ employment / education / placement etc. as a minimum.

We will also need to see proof of residence for your time spent abroad, and you should be aware that we cross-reference information provided with applicants’ passports, work permits
and by contacting any relevant overseas employers, agencies or departments etc as appropriate.

You should provide us with referee details from the relevant service or department to cover at least the previous three years.

You should provide us with referee details from the relevant service or department to cover at least the previous three years.

If you cannot obtain a reference from your most recent or previous line manager, you should provide details of the HR Manager at your previous employer, who will as a minimum be able to confirm your attendance record, dates employed, reason for leaving etc.

Yes, we treat volunteers in the same way as prospective employees, and expect you to provide appropriate references.

For the most part, yes. Depending on the position you are applying for, we may also use external agencies to investigate your employment history and reasons for leaving previous
posts. A financial security check may also be undertaken, and we may also liaise with the Strategic Health Authority (SHA) to further explore your employment history.

If you can no longer obtain a reference from your most recent or previous line managers in these circumstances, you should provide details of referees from earlier jobs where still relevant. Please also provide details of someone who can comment on any recently gained or used skills and qualifications, and on your ability to do the job you have applied for.

Students still at school, college or university should provide details of a relevant teacher / tutor / lecturer as appropriate.

No. You need to give us a relevant teacher’s details PLUS an alternative referee, which could be another teacher or group leader (hobby, worship, voluntary work etc).

NB We cannot accept references from family members (see Q4 above).

Yes, just clearly state this on your application form however EHC only requests references for the preferred candidate following the interview process. Your offer of employment is conditional upon the receipt of at least two satisfactory references. Your referees will be contacted after you have been informed of your conditional offer of employment with EHC.

Yes. You will not be permitted to start your employment with EHC until all satisfactory references have been received. We ask that references are returned within 10 days of the
initial request. Should the reference still be outstanding after the 10 days, the referee will be chased one more time. Should the reference remain outstanding after this period, we will
contact you to discuss this further.

Yes, however we require just one reference. This must be from your current Line Manager.