2 convictions on my record - drink driving and communication act (domestic). Was charged 11 years ago about 4 months apart for each. Was 19 at the time.
Had a terrible year mental health wise, going through a horrific break up although this is not an excuse but the truth. I have changed my life and really want to become a social worker however, I'm not sure I can be with these convictions.
Anyone any idea?
AIBU?
To think I can't be a social worker with these convictions?
gymbopo · 04/10/2022 21:00
RJnomore1 · 04/10/2022 22:36
This is very odd because here’s what should be on the record unless you r applied to a sherrif to hsve it removed which you can do after 7.5: or 15 years. But it doesn’t come off automacally as a sherrif must agree it’s not relevant; you can’t just have several violent offences for example disappear without consideration.
The biggest issue is if you don’t declare a conviction and it comes back on your pvg. Declare at application and there will be a risk matrix used.
gymbopo · 04/10/2022 21:12
They will be completely off my record in 4 years time. Would I still not be able to work in criminal justice? This is what I'm really interested in.
ApolloandDaphne · 04/10/2022 21:11
You probably can but there are some ares you won't be able to work in (prison services I think). Any jobs would want to discuss these convictions with you but I don't believe they would be a complete deal breaker. If I remember correctly you have to declare any convictions when you apply for the course as placements need to have this information.
gymbopo · 04/10/2022 21:12
They will be completely off my record in 4 years time. Would I still not be able to work in criminal justice? This is what I'm really interested in.
ApolloandDaphne · 04/10/2022 21:11
You probably can but there are some ares you won't be able to work in (prison services I think). Any jobs would want to discuss these convictions with you but I don't believe they would be a complete deal breaker. If I remember correctly you have to declare any convictions when you apply for the course as placements need to have this information.
gymbopo · 04/10/2022 23:04
@ZealAndArdour so untrue and incorrect. I hate to come across as argumentative but what you are claiming is completely false.
gymbopo · 04/10/2022 21:16
Must add I am a member of the PVG scheme and have always been allowed to work with vulnerable adults and children and young people. I am a youth worker at the moment. I've always been honest and the most that's happened is I've had to explain the circumstances
RJnomore1 · 04/10/2022 23:48
That email contradicts anything we have been told or that is available online, I’ve shown you what the websites say. Ill ask legal tomorrow or more likely Thursday as I’m out most of tomorrow.
DBS is different.
Its a shame I can’t find that other poster for you. She had very, very similar offences and ages from what I remember and graduated I think from UWS this summer. Im
sure she would have had useful advice.It doesn’t mean you are automatically out but if you don’t tell them and it comes up it’s pretty much game over. I’m not just debating with you about what does or doesn’t show up for the sake of it.
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RJnomore1 · 05/10/2022 11:01
Bloody hell it actually says quite clearly on your screenshots that the requirements for the two are different 🙈 which they are. They are equivalent schemes but they are quite different.
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