Simple Caution Came Up On Dbs

[phleb]

So I got a conditional job offer. DBS Came back with a caution. I’m worried sick. Been waiting for this for 4 weeks. Absolutely devastated. Has anyone got an admin job at NHS and has a caution? Thanks

[Mamyalynne]

Phleb, just wait it out - quite possible it will not damage your job offer.

I wish you well.

[Canary42]

"1984: Big Brother is watching you".

How awful for you phleb, I do hope it doesn't affect the outcome of your job offer.

[phleb]

My mum had passed away. I was in a bad place mentally. I don’t even remember accepting it. I do remember signing something, I don’t remember having a solicitor present either. My head was so mentally tired to think straight as to what was happening

[bednobs]

it makes me really cross when people arent allowed to sit back and think about things/have things clearly explained to them before they sign really (for you now) life changing stuff.
It's like the time when the police tried to get me to sign a community resolution order by saying if i didnt they'd arrest me!
Luckily i had the lovely people on here to advise me at the time and following the advice i opted NOT to sign it. Sadly there is nothing you can do to reverse it now, but you can talk to your prospective emplyers and tell them about the situation.

[phleb]

Oh my god I got the job. Xx

[Mamyalynne]

Very well done.

[jno]

pleased to hear it, well done.

[bednobs]

brilliant

[wolf63]

It is good news.

Enjoy your new job. x

[New Judge]

//Luckily i had the lovely people on here to advise me at the time and following the advice i opted NOT to sign it.//

I recall that well, bednobs (something to do with your dog allegedly causing damage, IIRC). Unfortunately the police operate on the basis that the vast majority of the people they deal with are completely ignorant of basic legal principles. They may well be right, but there is no reason why people should have to acquaint themselves with legal principles in order to protect themselves from police malpractice. In your case, if I recall, the police had absolutely no chance of taking any proper legal action against you and instead went down the (dubiously legal) "community resolution" route in order to placate the complainant. They should not have done this. Instead that should have simply informed the complainant that no offence had been committed and that's that.

I suspect a similar situation has developed here where the police wish to satisfy the complainant who was allegedly on the end of a "dodgy" text when in fact no offence had been committed. They can then say "The "offender" has accepted a caution, so they admit their wrongdoing." Complainant happy, one case "cleared up", matter closed. Disgraceful really.

[bednobs]

Thanks nj, despite being diametrically opposed on most subjects, I really valued your (and others) advice a year ago

[dave50]

You have to be careful what you say these days, you might end up upsetting anyone without even realising it, especially if you have an opinion that's not allowed by those who know best. You have to be especially careful if applying for a job in the public sector, they are sticklers for making sure you have the correct thoughts and opinions.

[dannyk13]

Buenchico//That sounds like your typical Pc Plod who doesn't know the law!//
Sadly you have hit the nail on the head.It was so different in my day when we actually had to know the law.

[gness]

So good to read that, Phleb! Wishing you happiness in your new job..... :-)

[sunny-dave]

That's great, phleb - hope you enjoy your new job.

SDx

[Maydup]

Congratulations that’s fabulous news.

[dannyk13]

A good result.Well done.

[phleb]

Yes thank you to you all for your help. Absolutely feel this was inappropriately handled by the police. I will seek legal advice.

[dannyk13]

phleb, if I were you I would leave well alone.Be content that you got the job.