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Post your success story's finding work with an SO

Aradia — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:13:08 GMT

So I thought I would start a post where everyone in a similar position to me can post any ideas of what has worked for them and what didn't work.This can range from training to self employment to employed work. I will list everything I have managed to do

LinkedIn with an S.O?

Catz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:10:07 GMT

Is it a good idea to use LinkedIn with an S.O? Not Googleable (S.O. for images). I wanted to improve online employment chances - freelance/marketing etc. Thanks.

Work coach suggests close-to-misleading CV

Airlane1979 — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:05:37 GMT

I've not worked since 2010 and have unspent convictions as a S.O. My Job Centre work coach has referred me to another coach in a charity that helps ex-offenders find work. He has changed my CV to remove all dates, so it now appears that I am still working

Unemployed and need help

Charlie 23 — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 20:36:32 GMT

I've been having trouble getting and keeping a job due to an online journalist posting untrue facts online, I have tried to get this person to remove the post but made it worse, everyone I go for a job interview and disclose my criminal record they go onl

Annoyed re Disclosure

Fairbyblue — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:59:09 GMT

I have a conviction which I got 9 months in prison. This was 34 years ago (1990) Applied for role, they wanted basic in advert and job app so I answered that I have no unspent convictions which is correct. They offered job with conditional offer letter -

Help with disclosure ?

Mark15788 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:32:30 GMT

So as some might have read, I started the vetting process off for a civil service job I was offered. However I interviewed for another job, it’s part time, work from home, admin with a small organisation, they don’t DBS check and as far as I can tell th

Getting back into performing music gigs with an S.O?

JamesZ — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 16:26:33 GMT

I've been debating this for some time. It's something I really enjoyed doing. I used to do cover songs with another guy and an agent around clubs. I don't recall them asking/checking background.

I remember talking it over with probation ages ago

Any ideas for self employment with a S.O?

JamesZ — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 21:01:01 GMT

So I'm wondering what possibilities there are for self employment with a S.O?

I would like to work outdoors if possible just to get in nature and away from a computer screen.

Any of these viable, even if not in the traditional sense?:

Getting an income with an SO

Aradia — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:24:57 GMT

So feeling kind of hopeless right now. I have an unspent SO that won't be removed for another 2.5 years. All the companies that are supposed to help with people in my position seem to turn away when it's a SO. I have managed to do some courses that have k

HGV company's or agencys who take ex offenders for driving jobs

Blue22 — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:03:36 GMT

Hello can anybody help me with any information on any HGV firms or agencys that you have applied to and gained employment who take on ex offenders for HGV driving jobs. I have a class 2 licence.
Thank you.

Another job, what will they decide??

Mark15788 — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:40:23 GMT

So, I applied for an administration role in November and went through 2 interviews and was offered the role, great. They were aware I had a unspent conviction and said they didn’t need any more information as of yet as they would judge on skills, experi

Another job offer - civil service - but will it go alright?

Mark15788 — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:56:57 GMT

So I have been successful at my interview for a role in the civil service with HMRC in one of their contact centres. I know from experience that been successful doesn’t automatically mean a job offer because you could end up on the reserve list. I was

No Enhanced DBS?

Mark15788 — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:14:59 GMT

Just curious. I can understand why a PIP case manager role doesn't need a enhanced DBS as its basically just making decisions on applications.
But a probation officer role? I would of thought enhanced? So they wont be checking for spent convicti

NHS BSA Job Offer

Mark15788 — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:42:52 GMT

So I applied for a job, was interviewed and was informed last night I was successful. Great! On the form it asked about unspent convictions and I selected I had one. There were two options after that. Give details on the form or select to provide them se

Any recommended online work (S.O)

JamesZ — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:39:41 GMT

Hi. Does anyone have any recommendations for online work?
I have an S.O for images. (No Google effect)

I've managed to find little bits here and there-
Some freelancing, surveys, eBay.

Any other recommendations?

Thanks

Anyone applied to work for probation?

Mark15788 — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:49:46 GMT

I saw an administrator vacancy with the probation service. Would they even consider an application from a individual who has committed a sexual offence? I note it says on the civil service job advert “pass a DBS check”. My offence isn’t spent yet so

Applying for jobs when Register ends

AndyP — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:24:24 GMT

Hi, I'm hopefully coming off the Register next year. As my offence was classed as a Sexual Offence, will this kind of record always go against me or can I get back to being able to apply for jobs in retail or hospitality again? I'm just so afraid of judge

Wholesale selling - Background check with S.O?

JamesZ — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:30:23 GMT

Hi folks.

Just wondering does anyone know if there would be background checks for wholesaling on eBay?
I have a S.O for images.

There was a liquidation stock site that said they check for fraud and I wondered do you think it would in

Wholesaling - S.O background check?

JamesZ — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:07:15 GMT

Sorry for any duplicates.
Seems to still be errors with the forum