DBS Cert v Subject Access Request?

[moody]

So, a while ago I applied to work for a charity. I applied for a DBS check as part of the application.

Now, some 2 and a half months later, I have found out that the cert has been sent to an ex, and it's proving impossible to get.

So, can i just apply for a "print out" of my pre-cons from the PNC, according to google, I can make a request.

Has anyone else done this as I'll be fucked if I am going through the DBS application again and then waiting god knows how long...

 

[chilango]

The charity will probably still want/need an actual DBS.

 

[equationgirl]

UnderAnOpenSky can you offer any assistance to this question?

 

[UnderOpenSky]

UnderAnOpenSky can you offer any assistance to this question?

I'm still not clear tbh. Did you pay for the update service do this printout? The idea being is that the charity or employer can just use that but I've had some blank looks when I've asked about that, so chilango may be right.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

I'm a bit fuzzy on all the detail of DBS (I used to do stuff when it was just turning in to CRB) but don't think that a subject access request is any good as a substitute for DBS else everyone would be doing it.

This (certificate lost in post) seems like it might be the right direction (and if you're going to do this, get a move on as there's a 3 month time limit) - presume this happened because you moved house during the process? If so, you'll need to set up re-direction of post with the royal fail which also comes at a cost

 

[Ceej]

What address did you put in your application? I work in a school and do DBS applications for staff all the time and they do make mistakes. If it hasn't been sent to the right address they will re-issue it.
You could get a printout under SAR but your employer will need a DBS anyway.

 

[AnnaKarpik]

I'm pretty sure I was emailed a link so I could see it online. I think there must be an option to let other people see it too.

 

[moody]

so, I have called them, and they have said basically that I would have to make a whole new application with my new address on to receive a certificate.

Or they can resend the existing one out again but only to the address on the application, which is my Ex's.

The charity I want to work for does get either free or discounted applications but I want to apply myself as I have already had them do it once and look what's happened.

Can anyone recommend a service that will do a fast turn-around, I waited over two months for this one.

 

[Big Bertha]

so, I have called them, and they have said basically that I would have to make a whole new application with my new address on to receive a certificate.

Or they can resend the existing one out again but only to the address on the application, which is my Ex's.

The charity I want to work for does get either free or discounted applications but I want to apply myself as I have already had them do it once and look what's happened.

Can anyone recommend a service that will do a fast turn-around, I waited over two months for this one.

Can’t you set up a mail redirect then from your ex’s house to you?

 

[moody]

Can’t you set up a mail redirect then from your ex’s house to you?

ah, I see. So set that up then reapply for the certificate then it should be redirected to me?

How do i do that,royal mail?

 

[Big Bertha]

ah, I see. So set that up then reapply for the certificate then it should be redirected to me?

How do i do that,royal mail?

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