Drink driving conviction, work in social care?

loulou549

Hi well 2 years ago I was very stupid and I got a conviction for drink driving, will I ever work in social care or be able to study it again?

biko

From Motors as it's not really a car issue but to do with the conviction and work/studies.

mikeecho

its a traffic matter. Not the crime of the century. (despite what some here would lead you to believe)

You'll be fine.

But there might be a better forum to ask, rather than motors

Owryan

As someone in social care if it's a conviction you ll have to disclose it for Garda vetting. It won't immediately bar you from getting work but it might cause issues.

With regard to college you have to be Garda vetted prior to any placement so best tell the college before hand.

Best of luck

Victor

The conviction may have implications for the employer's car insurance if the position is a mobile one.

Otherwise, many social care positions welcome people who have had adverse personal experiences. This would of course, depend on current substance use behaviour.

dar100

Huge amount of people in this line of work with serious convictions!! You're grand don't worry about it!!

Should come under spent convictions soon enough as well