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DBS check and cautions

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Appleofmyeye05 · 08/07/2021 22:42

I am applying for a role to work in a children’s home and they have asked me if I have any cautions.

I did have 2 cautions from 10 years ago roughly. Do I need to declare these?

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prh47bridge · 09/07/2021 00:09

Depends what the cautions were for. Most are removed from DBS checks after 6 years but some are never removed.

RoseRedRoseBlue · 09/07/2021 00:15

Yes, as this is likely to be an Enhanced DBS. Better to be safe than sorry.

prh47bridge · 09/07/2021 07:38

@RoseRedRoseBlue

Yes, as this is likely to be an Enhanced DBS. Better to be safe than sorry.

Perhaps I wasn't clear enough. Most cautions are removed from all DBS checks, including enhanced checks, after 6 years. Some are never removed. It depends on the offence.

motogogo · 09/07/2021 07:49

Depends on the offence, traffic no as irrelevant, for anything violence based they stay on fir enhanced

RedHelenB · 09/07/2021 15:45

If in doubt it is better to be open and honest about it. Even if you do have a caution it won't necessarily stop you from getting the job.

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