Criminal background check - where do I stand?

Raksha

I can only confirm that a caution (which you have admitted guilt by accepting) will show up on an enhanced CRB.

kingfisherblue

This link confirms that warnings can show up on a CRB check

http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/guidance/applicants_guidance/what_information_is_available.aspx

goaround

Weirdlittleman wrote: »

It's amazing how depression and mental illness seems to result in people shoplifting. Is this a known symptom? Are the countries thieves all just un/mis diagnosed victims?

I think its different for everyone, but when you have little or no self esteem, maybe money problems, frustration and resentment, it's a way to act out. It's a cry for help I think.

goaround

I'm really nervous about filling in the paperwork now. I have to get it done but I'm going to be so ashamed when and if it comes up. Hopefully I'll be able to explain the situation at the time, but who's going to choose me if there's another person with a clean CRB to hire?

goaround

LeeSouthEast wrote: »

Was it a warning or a caution? The two are not the same. A caution (you accepted you're guilty) will show up. A warning of some sort may or may not.

I honestly can't remember. I was so nervous. I think I remember him saying I wouldn't have a criminal record, but I think that's because I wasn't convicted of anything, but from what I've read that doesn't mean there won't be something on a CRB check.

Raksha

Many organisations will have a policy about the results of a CRB check, giving details of what offences will be taken in to account when considering a job application. It may well depend on the position you are applying for - obviously any offence which puts children at risk will probably rule you out for a position caring for children, but shoplifting probably wouldn't come into this category. You need to check with the organisation you are applying to.

olias

Weirdlittleman wrote: »

It's amazing how depression and mental illness seems to result in people shoplifting. Is this a known symptom? Are the countries thieves all just un/mis diagnosed victims?

Actually yes, stealing can be a recognised syptom of some mental illnesses such as BiPolar disorder. It is not something that anyone with mental illness wants to happen or is proud of, so there is no need to be sarcastic.

As for your last sentence, don't be silly.

Olias

KingElvis

An official police caution will show on an enhanced CRB check. If you've had an official "warning" in the last 2-3 years then it will probably show too.

Back in 2004, the police did not tend to record as much information as they do now so you may be lucky.

Good luck and you loose nothing by filling it in anyway.

hethmar

Good luck, you have nothing to lose by applying have you. If you agreed you were shoplifting you will most likely have received a caution. Do you remember signing anything? I take it you were over 18 years old?

But I think something like 1 in 10 of young people have had some contact with the police - just fill in the form and if it comes up, explain it was an abberation and you have not committed any other crimes.

goaround

KingElvis wrote: »

An official police caution will show on an enhanced CRB check. If you've had an official "warning" in the last 2-3 years then it will probably show too.
Good luck and you loose nothing by filling it in anyway.

olias wrote: »

Actually yes, stealing can be a recognised syptom of some mental illnesses such as BiPolar disorder. It is not something that anyone with mental illness wants to happen or is proud of, so there is no need to be sarcastic.

Olias

hethmar wrote: »

Good luck, you have nothing to lose by applying have you. If you agreed you were shoplifting you will most likely have received a caution. Do you remember signing anything? I take it you were over 18 years old?

But I think something like 1 in 10 of young people have had some contact with the police - just fill in the form and if it comes up, explain it was an abberation and you have not committed any other crimes.

It really was a one off - never encountered the police before and never again afterward. Hopefully if it does come up the fact it was 5 years ago and that I haven't been in any trouble since will go in my favour. I just think that if they're presented with two candidates and one has no record and one does, they're more likely to go for the candidate with a clean CRB. I'm at university at the moment, hoping to do a PGCE next year and I can imagine I'll run into problems then too if this CRB isn't clean.


Of course I don't know anything until I apply. Thanks for the advice and the best wishes guys, I really appreciate it. :T