Q: A parent who has supported our youth club for many years has applied for a part-time position. But a Criminal Records Bureau check has revealed a conviction from their teenage years. Should I employ them?
It really depends on how grisly the skeleton is. Most teenage misdemeanours are just that but, if you suspect this is something other than a one-off incident or one that might affect their ability to work safely with young people, then you need to consider it carefully. For example, I would think twice about employing someone who had committed a string of motoring offences if they were required to drive a minibus.
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