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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.
For people who've had to complete a DBS check for work. Have you always been told in advance
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.
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!