Data Protection Act 1998
WSL will use the information provided on this screening form, your application form and CV (together with any information which we obtain with your consent from third parties) for assessing your suitability for employment with WSL. It may be necessary to disclose your information to our agents and other service providers.
By returning this form to WSL you consent to us processing your personal data, where necessary, e.g. information regarding your credit status, ethnic origin or criminal offences. You also consent to the transfer of your information to your current and future potential employers either within or outside of the UK, where necessary.
Your information will be held on our computer database and / or paper filing systems. By signing this form you agree to this process and confirm that you do not have a criminal record subject to the current Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any amendments. You have the right to apply for a copy of your information (for which we may charge a small fee) and to have any inaccuracies corrected.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
You are applying for a position with WSL which is a position of trust and which requires you to undergo a DBS check. In the event that you are offered conditional employment with the Company we will undertake such a check on your behalf. However, please note, having a criminal record does not necessarily preclude you from being employed by the Company. Any DBS information is treated in the strictest confidence and is restricted to those who need to see it when making a decision about your employment. By signing this document you allow the Company to see a copy of the disclosure. Any disclosure information is not retained and is disposed of within the timescales recommended in the DBS code of practice. By signing below you agree to this process.
Screening
Any offer of employment is subject to the completion of satisfactory screening, that the applicant consents to being screened and will provide the required information. It is also conditional upon the information provided being true, accurate and the applicant acknowledges that any false statements or omissions could lead to withdrawal of offer or termination of employment without notice at any time.
References and background
We will check your employment history over the last 5 years, or since you left school, if that period is less than 5 years. Should there be gaps in your employment history through changing jobs, un-employment or self-employment, give the name of people of good repute who can vouch for your activity during the period, or the details of the Dept of Employment Offices at which you were registered. You should, in putting forward referees, first seek their permission, and let them know that we will be approaching them. We may also check your right to work in the UK in order to fulfil our obligations with regards to government legislation.
Criminal Offences
You are also required to state any criminal proceedings that may have been taken against you. You can ignore parking fines; however details of all other offences, including motoring, must be declared. Under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 we must, and will, ignore offences which occurred some time ago, and for which the time limits laid down in the Act, have now been passed.
Disabilities
You have been asked to complete a section entitled &lsquo;Disabilities&rsquo;. Ward Security Limited is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and wishes to assist and support disabled job applicants through the recruitment process. As such, the information provided in this section will only be used to provide assistance where necessary, and under no circumstances used in order to screen application form. We can confirm that this information will be kept strictly confidential. We may refer to an Independent Occupational Health Advisor who will assist us both with ensuring your fitness for work.
Consumer Information Check
The material facts completed on the application form will be used for a Consumer Information Check to be run against you. The results of this check will include confirmation of any aliases, full postal addresses for the previous 5 years, registration on the electoral roll, date of birth and details of any County Court Judgments and Bankruptcy Orders against you. All information disclosed on the results will be kept strictly confidential.&nbsp; Should any concerns be raised from the results of the Consumer Information Check, the Company reserves the right to withdraw any offer of employment. Please be aware that numerous credit checks may have an adverse effect on your credit rating.
Vetting
I have read and understood the information regarding the Company vetting procedure and can confirm that all details and material facts given on the application form are true.&nbsp; I acknowledge that any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material facts either during application or throughout employment may constitute grounds for immediate dismissal and/or legal action.