DBS checks

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 10 May 2018, 09:23

Did u put any details about job in? Okay thanks, I appreciate that! I’m going to send them an email now!

skinnymat · Post by **skinnymat** » 10 May 2018, 22:53

Samanthafletcher12 wrote:I literally just said could I please have my dbs check reference number please so I can chase it and they emailed me straight back with it. Mine has totally gone through now and says my certificate has been completed so yours may have to. If I hear anything from the Royal Mail I will let you know ASAP

I am in a similar situation to you. Got a letter from DBS today and rang them to chase it up. They said it was completed on the 8th and send back to Royal Mail. Been online and look at the check and I think it is all clear. To be honest it doesn't really say much apart my your details and the only thing i can see is a question that states are there any unspent convictions and mine says NO. I am unsure if i am going to hand my notice in yet or waiting for confirmation from Royal Mail.

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 11 May 2018, 06:57

Hi mat, I think you should wait for confirmation from Royal Mail, that’s what I will be doing just in case!

Samanthafletcher12 · Post by **Samanthafletcher12** » 11 May 2018, 12:25

So since having your certificate you haven’t heard anything? Have you emailed them? Iv not bad my certificate but it’s all gone through as I tracked it

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 11 May 2018, 12:40

Could you give me the number that u rang dbs on please?

skinnymat · Post by **skinnymat** » 11 May 2018, 16:23

Jacko29 wrote:Could you give me the number that u rang dbs on please?

DBS number 03000200190

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 11 May 2018, 16:33

Thanks, I found a number to call them on, they was not very helpful, just said it takes up to 14 working days so just have to sit and wait. I can’t wait to get a start date, I really dislike my current job and I’m so looking forward to this new job

Samanthafletcher12 · Post by **Samanthafletcher12** » 11 May 2018, 16:47

It’s really hard isn’t it jacko,iv really got my hopes up for this job now and will be so upset if something goes wrong as I really think I will enjoy it and just want the security of a start date now

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 11 May 2018, 17:02

It is really hard! I will be all smiles when I get a start date but until then I am trying not to get my hopes up in case something goes wrong. We are in the same boat just many miles apart haha

Samanthafletcher12 · Post by **Samanthafletcher12** » 14 May 2018, 10:41

My status still hasn’t changed and iv had my dbs report back through the post :-( really holding out on my start date

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 14 May 2018, 10:55

It’s great that you have had the dbs back. Are they sending Royal Mail a copy or do u have to give it to them? I’m guessing it came back clear, does it say basic or standard? Hope you hear soon

Samanthafletcher12 · Post by **Samanthafletcher12** » 14 May 2018, 11:39

It doesn’t say anything it’s jusy a code so you can log on online to check it but as I didn’t request it I assumed the Royal Mail would have to do this? I believe they receive there own copy of the certificate and letter

Highrider · Post by **Highrider** » 14 May 2018, 15:04

I emailed for update about my security checks and this was my reply
Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately our timescales are currently being extended for our recruitment process due to high volumes of applications and campaigns.

We are currently conducting a document check before your details are sent for security checks. We will be in touch in due course if there is any further information we require before sending you for your security check.

Samanthafletcher12 · Post by **Samanthafletcher12** » 14 May 2018, 17:00

O wow thank you for that information. I emailed today to say I had my dbs check through the post and they said that there are delays in them receiving checks from dbs at the moment and as soon as they do they will b in touch

skinnymat · Post by **skinnymat** » 14 May 2018, 22:28

I emailed them again to chase up the security checks. I sent them a copy of my check that i had downloaded from dbs but they said Unfortunately we cannot accept your screenshot as confirmation of a passed security check and will need to wait for DBS to get back to us with their result before we can give you the all clear.

I then received an email saying that they have just received confirmation that you have passed your pre-employment checks so the next available start date is 29th May to attend a Welcome to Royal Mail course at Preston.

I replied to this to confirm it would be ok for me to attend but not had a formal offer confirmation email yet and my online status is still pre employment checks.