Work With Us: Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

As of April 2002, organisations that work with children and vulnerable adults are required to conduct Disclosure checks on newly appointed staff, using the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).

The aim of the act is to try and ensure that those people who have been convicted of certain offences and have served their sentences or paid their fine are not disadvantaged in the job market. In many instances an individual who has been convicted for a criminal offence is after a specified time, allowed to treat the conviction as if it never occurred - i.e. "spent".

However, under the Act, certain types of jobs are exempted and applicants for such jobs will have to give details of any conviction. At Rugby House most of the jobs require a disclosure of convictions. Any job offer made to successful applicants is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure check from the CRB under the Disclosure scheme.

Rugby House aims to promote equality of opportunity for all to achieve a balanced range of potential, skills, knowledge and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.