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Epping Forest District Council, (EFDC) is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background. The Council actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

At EFDC, we want to ensure that we select the best person for the job. To do this, we carry out a number of checks on applicants for posts, such as taking up references, medical clearance and disclosure of criminal convictions.

A disclosure is a document held by the police and government departments used by employers to check the background of applicants. We use disclosures to ensure candidates do not have a history that would make them unsuitable for certain jobs such as working with children or vulnerable adults. You may be asked to tell us of any spent or unspent criminal convictions, cautions or bindovers given in the last three years and any proceedings pending against you.

EFDC complies with the Criminal Records Bureau Code of Practice, which is there to make sure the whole process works fairly. Under the provisions of the Code, sensitive personal information will be handled and stored appropriately and will be kept for as long as it is necessary. The Code of Practice is published on the disclosure website or you can request a copy from the HR Unit.