The position which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order 1975). This means that you are not entitled to withhold information relating to any convictions that you may have had. Watch Healthcare is required under the Health and Social Act 2008, to obtain a criminal record check . This will be processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This was formed by merging together the functions of the Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority. Therefore, if your application is successful we will need to obtain this Disclosure before appointment. Please advise us of any criminal convictions (excluding minor road traffic offences), cautions, reprimands or warnings you have received before we obtain an Enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Disclosure. Having a criminal record will not necessarily mean that you will not be able to work in care sector but will depend on the nature of the position, the circumstances and background of your offences.