Criminal record check ?

LittleVoice

We've spent a lot of time on this question and you haven't even applied for the job yet!

Get the application pack. It will say whether the job is subject to a CRB check - I'm sure they always tell you before you apply.

aaroncaz

LittleVoice wrote: »

We've spent a lot of time on this question and you haven't even applied for the job yet!

Get the application pack. It will say whether the job is subject to a CRB check - I'm sure they always tell you before you apply.

Little voice, I am going for a "test" on saturday, no harm in asking, is there, amd im going to ring Narco, tomorrow!!

aaroncaz

sorry should have said i have applied, sent my CV online, test on saturday, if i pass then application form i guess!!

LittleVoice

Which "local council" is it? I'm surprised they are doing recruitment tests on a Saturday. Is it some kind of recruitment fair? Local authorities are usually so formal and produce a JD, PS and application and equal opportunities forms and then want you to complete the forms rather than just send in a CV.

No harm in asking but you said at first that "I'm sure they do a check" and now we seem not to know whether it will be required. I think a job as a revenue and benefits officer is likely to involve having a CRB check carried out because of the financial work to be done. But, as I indicated earlier, I think they would only be concerned about a conviction which involved financial dishonesty. However, do ensure that you disclose any unspent conviction if you are asked about it on an application form.

Tori_Bellatrix

LittleVoice wrote: »

Which "local council" is it? I'm surprised they are doing recruitment tests on a Saturday. Is it some kind of recruitment fair? Local authorities are usually so formal and produce a JD, PS and application and equal opportunities forms and then want you to complete the forms rather than just send in a CV.

Yup, this is certainly the way my employer (a local authority) work ... plus a whole day of assessments ....:eek:

melancholly

we have to have a check at the university if we are working with anyone external and will be on our own (e.g. testing children in schools). when the CRB check comes through the designated person in the department checks it, i assume notes any potential problems (i didn't have any!) and then destroys the copy they are sent. i have my copy filed away, but i imagine i'll need a new one soon anyway.

Savvy_Sue

melancholly wrote: »

we have to have a check at the university if we are working with anyone external and will be on our own (e.g. testing children in schools). when the CRB check comes through the designated person in the department checks it, i assume notes any potential problems (i didn't have any!) and then destroys the copy they are sent. i have my copy filed away, but i imagine i'll need a new one soon anyway.

I think every 3 years is now advised. But don't get me started ...

melancholly

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

I think every 3 years is now advised. But don't get me started ...

we were also told every 3 years, but it seems that they are being requested far more frequently!! at least we don't have to personally pay for them each time!

aaroncaz

Thank you guys, no i don,t have any "unspent" ones, and nothing to do with fraud! And yes, strange they are doing a test on a saturday!!

LittleVoice

How did the test go, aaroncaz?