Questions and Answers about East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Sexist organisation where men are disciplined for not wearing smart attire i.e. shirt and tie and women turn up in t-shirts, open neck blouses, crop-tops, flip-flops, combat trousers, cropped leggings.

Yes, you need two references so if you've only held one job for a long time, do some voluntary work for a second reference because HR don't care if you've only had one job for a while, they INSIST on two references.

I enjoyed the work and the people.

I like going to work as I really enjoy my job.

Last working day of every month

Each candidate are asked exactly the same questions and are scored on their responses. The highest scoring candidate becomes the ‘preferred candidate’ whilst references, DBS etc are in process. Upon satisfactory clearances the preferred candidate is offered the position.

Attention to staffing levels in departements, where I worked was understaffed for the last 12 months.

It is very hit and miss with some being informed but many supervisors and managers do not respond to applications

Whilst on probation regularly monthly, after that zero.

Sessions are usually 2hrs at a time