You have applied for a post which is a Regulated Position as defined by the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults (NI) Order 2003 and also falls within the definition of an “excepted” position as provided by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (NI) 1979: Therefore ALL convictions MUST be disclosed.
Having a conviction will not necessarily debar your Application from being considered. This information will be verified through the appropriate Access NI enhanced check. If you have received a formal caution or are currently facing prosecution for a criminal offence, you should also bring this to our attention given the “excepted” nature of the post.
Please provide any other information you feel may be of relevant such as:
• The circumstances of the offence
• A comment on the sentence received
• Any relevant developments in your situation since then
• Whether or not you feel the conviction has relevance to this post