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Fatso

Member since
November 2019

107 posts

Posted Wed February 10, 2021 10:45amReport post

I dont know if anyone knows about this but i have received a letter from dbs saying that they want to bar my son from working with children and vulnerable adults as he as been convicted of communication offence, Has anyone had any luck with appealing this.

Sarah ??

Member since
January 2021

177 posts

Posted Wed February 10, 2021 12:13pmReport post

Hello,

Sorry to hear this. I think it's quite usual for a person to be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults following a conviction of this nature. I'm not sure about appeals, sorry. Did they give a time limit or is it indefinite? You can ask for this to be reviewed after conviction is spent, time on sor is complete etc.

Sorry I can't be more help, just didn't want to read this and not comment. The appeals process is on the gov.uk website.



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majestictopaz15

Member since
December 2019

371 posts

Posted Wed February 10, 2021 1:27pmReport post

I am not sure how DBS have authority. I thought they are only in place to do background checks on behalf of others. I assume the SOR and SHPO has the restrictions in place to state cannot work with children. Unfortunately now that he has a conviction it will be brought in all background checks and any employer looking for staff to work with children (and I guess vulnerable people) cannot hire as they may be liable.

If your son is struggling to get a job the unlock.org has advice. There are many jobs that do not involve working with children and vulnerable people.

Sarah ??

Member since
January 2021

177 posts

Posted Wed February 10, 2021 2:37pmReport post

They do run background checks but the DBS have the ability to bar individuals from working with children and/or adults.

They receive information from police/LADO and make the final decision on whether they are barred.

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mjl73

Member since
August 2019

240 posts

Posted Wed February 10, 2021 11:46pmReport post

I believe certain offences automatically bar someone from working in a role that requires the most advanced DBS check. There is no way to appeal that unless you can get the conviction overturned.

Is there a reason you want to have that overturned?