Checks before you start
As a successful candidate you'll receive an email with a link to your conditional offer letter which you'll be asked to accept or decline.
- Once the offer is accepted, HR and the recruiting manager will start your pre-employment checks.
- You cannot start your employment with the Council until all relevant pre-employment checks are complete.
- A start date cannot be arranged until you've had your documents validated and all recruitments checks are back, so please complete all requests as soon as you can.
Types of check
We have a number of pre-employment checks, they depend on the role and not all will apply.
- Employment references from your past employers.
- A check to make sure you have the right to work in the UK.
- Medial questionnaire to help support your wellbeing and set up any workplace adjustments.
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme if you work with young people or vunerable adults.
- Drivers licence if you're required to drive as part of your role.
- Roman Catholic Schools approval if you're working in one of our Roman Catholic schools.
Previous local government service
If you have previous local government service that you think should be recognised, contact our askHR team on 0131 469 5555 (please choose option 1 to speak to our recruitment team). You'll need to send them documentary evidence of the relevant dates. This isn't applicable to casual workers.