Paying for my own DBS

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snowqueen555
snowqueen555 Posts: 1,521 Forumite
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Hi everyone,

I have signed up for an agency and they have said I need to foot the initial bill for the DBS and they will repay me the costs if I stay for a month.

Is this fairly standard for agencies? I've applied for another place (a trust) and they paid for my DBS.

Should I just bite the bullet? Obviously, it just feels like they don't want to invest in staff, or they have a high staff turnover.

Thanks

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  • beckysheffield
    beckysheffield Posts: 328 Forumite
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    I was in a similar position where I paid for it myself and realize the company would only accept one through the agent.

    Will you stay a month?
  • snowqueen555
    snowqueen555 Posts: 1,521 Forumite
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    Yes, this is will be great experience if I get the gig. I'm more concerned about my references as that will obviously take longer and it's possible the references won't be enough, and then it will be a waste.
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