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Ring them and ask? Whether they do it now or later, from what you've said, you may be screwed. So best to find out now and start looking for other jobs just incase they pull the offer.
 
I had considered that but feel like that raises questions.

Me - "Just wanted to know if you're gonna do a check"

Them - "Oh, well we weren't going to but you sound nervous so yes, we are now"

Me - "****"
 
I've worked at places where people have been 'escorted' off site by security after they failed a DBS check someone had been there a month.
 
Yeah but were those people told in advance about the checks and stupidly hoped for the best or did it just get sprung on them after they'd started?

It seems odd to mention reference/credit checks if they WERE going to do a as well. I've been offered multiple jobs in the past and they've always enclosed forms/discussed it upfront at which point i generally make my excuses!
 
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Think thats my attitude so feels like they won't do one.

Obviously i know the real answer is not to do stuff that puts you in this position!
 
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Hi All

For people who've had to complete a DBS check for work. Have you always been told in advance or have they sometimes come to you a few weeks/months down the line with the request?

I've been offered a job at a company i expected would run DBS checks due to both my position (finance) and their industry (FCA regulated), however at no point on the offer/contract does it suggest they would do a check and in the list of stipulations it says

Subject to

Satisfactory references,
Proof of qualifications
Evidence of right to work in the UK
Credit check

As you may have guessed from me creating this thread, should one be requested i am certain the offer would be pulled (not going into details). Leaving me jobless and in a crap situation. So whilst i'm aware there is always some slight risk. I'm like to ensure the chance is minimal before accepting and handing in my notice.
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I work in finance and FCA, PRA regulated business. This alone doesn't mean you will be DBS checked at all.

Specific areas of the business require DBS checks however, and they specify this as part of the applications process.
 
Thanks for that. I had read similar things in the past when looking/applying.

Think it's because i'm now at that stage i'm getting anxious!
 
Something that is of note though is were you asked at any point of the application process if you had a criminal record at all and weren't 100% honest about it?

I know that this is the sort of question that does check asked pre interview regardless of if a DBS check is carried out.

If you weren't asked the question then fair enough, but that seems like an oversight on the potential employers end if you ask me.
 
Yeah it's never been asked. I'm aware of that issue (again have come across it multiple times and had to make my excuses!)

All i can think is it's because i've gone through a recruiter so therefore they assume the recruiter has done those checks. Whether it's a timing thing because i've been registered with the recruiter for a long time (pre conviction) and they just don't re-do those forms on a regular basis.

EDIT - Also to add that theres nothing in the contract which discusses convictions either.
 
If i'm honest i don't remember.

I'm just waiting on extra details/negotiations but i think that as long as nothing gets mentioned in the next few days i'm going to take the leap and go for it.
 
Marvt74 said:
For people who've had to complete a DBS check for work. Have you always been told in advance
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Twice, on the first occasion it wasn't mentioned at interview but was stipulated in my conditions of employment and conducted shortly after starting. On the second occasion it was outlined from the start, as it was a high-value/high-risk employer.

If not mentioned at interview, I'd expect it to form part of the contract if a DBS check needs to take place.
 
Probably best to ask them, I mean you don't need to tip them off that you'd possibly fail when asking, could be part of a query about possible start dates for example -

"Hi, I've spoken to my two referees and I can get their references over to you by next week. I've got my degree and A-level certificates at my parents house and will get them across by next week too along with my UK passport which I hope will satisfy the right to work requirements. Do I need to have gone through the credit checks etc.. before starting or is it possible to start while that is being carried out? Also are there other checks that need to be out of the way too like DBS checks etc..? Please let me know if there is anything else required like utility bills etc.. and I'll get them together this weekend."
 
My contract stated I would have to pass all the necessary background checks (without referring explicitly to a DBS check). It wasn't until they started sending the onboarding emails, having accepted the contract, that I was told a DBS check would have to be carried out.

I work in the insurance industry.
 
Everything was looking promising till you posted @Tingle!

My offer letter states it’s subject to checks but it does list very specific checks so I think I’ve made the decision to push on.

Worst case scenario they mention a DBS. I can try and stick when I am now. Other than losing trust in me I think they’d choose to keep me on. It’s a small team and no one else here has the knowledge I’ve acquired. Which is part of why I feel pretty crap leaving as feel I’m screwing them over.

Just keep telling myself this job was the last option as when I was last looking I got offered 4 jobs within a week of each other and the rest wanted things I couldn’t offer. I didn’t know that until after acceptance so it was very much a case of last resort to just land something!

I’m very willing to accept I’ve made a huge mistake previously. And I accept I’m very fortunate to be working in my chosen line of work when I probably shouldn’t t be if more employers did more due diligence. It’s incredibly tough mentally to get by when you know you’re younger self has held yourself back. To the point I’m not sure I’ll ever recover to a point I’m not constantly worried what might be uncovered.
 
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Tingle said:
My contract stated I would have to pass all the necessary background checks (without referring explicitly to a DBS check). It wasn't until they started sending the onboarding emails, having accepted the contract, that I was told a DBS check would have to be carried out.

I work in the insurance industry.
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Out of interest. At what point did they mention the check? Had you started work?

I’ve had an offer letter stating the specifics mentioned in the op. I’ve also got a form which mentions “some posts may require a check” but no mention of that directly to me.

I don’t know whether that means my post doesn’t , given I’m not handling and finances/handling customer details. Or whether they may spring it on me later!
 
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Marvt74 said:
Out of interest. At what point did they mention the dbs check? Had you started work?

I’ve had an offer letter stating the specifics mentioned in the op. I’ve also got a form which mentions “some posts may require a dbs” but no mention of that directly to me.

I don’t know whether that means my post doesn’t , given I’m not handling and finances/handling customer details. Or whether they may spring it on me later!
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The timeline was approximately:
Day 0 - Still working at my previous employer
Day 1 - Accepted the contract to join the new employer via email
Day 2 - New employer sends onboarding forms, including a HireRight Tip Sheet (HireRight carry out pre-employment checks for my company). In this document, it stated what will be checked; ID, education, credit etc as well as a "criminal check"
Day 3 - I log into the HireRight portal and complete the information required, including the authorisation of a DBS check
Day 10ish - I get a text message from gov.uk/dbs with a tracking number
Day 20ish - I log in and see the check is now complete
Day 40 - Started at the new employer
 
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