care job...

[cockerillf]

I want to apply for a care job so obviously they will need to do a CRB check on me, the thing is i was convicted of deception when i was 21 yrs old (now 42) and worried this will hold me back. I havent been in trouble since it was a stupid stupid mistake that i feel embarrased about. I got let off and got a hefty fine but it went to Crown Court. I have been reading other posts regarding this and have learnt that spent convictions stay on your file forever but want to know if this is a crime that will stop me going into this profession. Any advice greatly appreciated.

[Buenchico]

In general, it's entirely at an employer's discretion as to whether they regard a criminal conviction as relevant when considering an applications for employment. There are a few 'blanket bans' in certain jobs. (e.g. school governors are not allowed any discretion if they receive an application for employment from someone convicted of a sexual offence against a child; they may not employ such a person). However, there are no blanket bans applying to staff in care homes (or in similar environments).

The only duty on the employer is that they must apply 'due diligence' when appointing their staff. (e.g. if they gave a job, caring for elderly people, to someone who'd recently been convicted as a con-man preying on the elderly, they'd risk being sued for negligence if their clients subsequently had money taken from them).

If your conviction for deception relates to, say, providing false information to get a credit card, it's quite likely that (especially in view of the long time which has since elapsed) an employer would regard it as irrelevant when considering your application.

However, if your conviction relates to directly defrauding a vulnerable person, an employer might decide that (irrespective of the time which has elapsed) it indicates that it would be unwise to employ you working with other vulnerable people.

Chris

[slave-plater]

u say this deception offence went to crown court, what amount of money was deception for .......thousands of pounds and more than one offence(s), what buenchico, is replying liiks pretty good info, no violence or other type of convictions or cautions...because cautions, are still recorded "incidents " in police terms ......

[arduncan2002]

I agree with Beunchico. I can only suggest that you be Very transparent at the interview. If you can supply Great references from previous employers over the last 20 years, they will vouch for your good character, honesty and reliability. Be prepared to give a detailed answer of why you wish to be a carer - convince them you will be great at your job - works wonders usually! Good Luck. P.S Don't go on about how guilty you feel about your past if they don't make a fuss about it...