dbs checks

debg77

Hi,
I have just found employment and my employer is requesting a dbs check to keep me employed. Would the jobcentre pay for the check to be done ? Please help

tomtontom

If you are currently on JSA they may assist you - ask about the discretionary fund. They may ask if you have other funds available. If you are not in receipt of JSA (or ESA) they are unlikely to help.

paragon909

debg77 wrote: »

Hi,
I have just found employment and my employer is requesting a dbs check to keep me employed. Would the jobcentre pay for the check to be done ? Please help

No idea, But google does help if you tried it.


https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview

Can you not afford one of those prices??? Surely investing in a job would be the best idea?

Maybe someone else will be able to say if DWP will pay, But I doubt it.

tomtom256

Should the employer not pay for this?

tomtontom

tomtom256 wrote: »

Should the employer not pay for this?

It's becoming more the norm that the worker pays, because they pay out for people who then leave. Even the NHS (in most areas) require to pay for your own.

scootw1

paragon909 wrote: »

No idea, But google does help if you tried it.


https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check/overview

Can you not afford one of those prices??? Surely investing in a job would be the best idea?

Maybe someone else will be able to say if DWP will pay, But I doubt it.

£26 may not sound a lot but it is on JSA. I know the NHS in my area does not charge.

t0rt0ise

The check for the NHS is £44 and as someone else said, some Trusts pay for it and some don't. And some make you also pay for the update service which is another £13 a year.