Ex-offenders

Statement concerning the city council's willingness to consider applications from ex-offenders

Salford City Council strives to be an equal opportunities employer and, as such, opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. All council employees will be recruited, trained and developed on the basis of their ability and the requirements of the job.

Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant.  

Unless the nature of the work demands it, you will not be asked to disclose convictions which are 'spent' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Having an 'unspent' conviction will not necessarily bar you from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to your offence(s). For certain posts you may be required to declare any previous criminal convictions, and for these posts the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 would not apply.

Salford City Council is registered with the CRB to access Standard and Enhanced Disclosures on cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions.

As the city council meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment in sensitive jobs will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.

Further information will be provided as necessary before appointments are made to sensitive posts.

The CRB website provides some useful information and guidance.

This page was last updated on 3 October 2009