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Employing A 16 Year Old I Don't Know
A 16 year old lad is looking for gardening work. I could do with a hand but I am worried about the legalities of it - maybe I'm looking at it too deeply.
Can he use electrical equipment? What about insurance in case he gets hurt? Would I need a DBS check?
Years ago I wouldn't have thought twice about hiring a helping hand but things change.
Can he use electrical equipment? What about insurance in case he gets hurt? Would I need a DBS check?
Years ago I wouldn't have thought twice about hiring a helping hand but things change.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.//I know that if he were coming to my house for lessons, piano say, I would have to be dbs checked.
I could just as easily abuse him if I were paying him to garden.//
You wouldn't, actually barry.
It is not obligatory for a music teacher who teaches in his own home to undergo a DBS check. However, it is highly recommended. As an individual, you would only be able to apply for a "basic" DBS certificate. This will show "unspent" convictions only. If you wanted a standard or enhanced check only an employer or regulatory body can make the request. (in the case of a music teacher, the Musicians Union can do this).
I could just as easily abuse him if I were paying him to garden.//
You wouldn't, actually barry.
It is not obligatory for a music teacher who teaches in his own home to undergo a DBS check. However, it is highly recommended. As an individual, you would only be able to apply for a "basic" DBS certificate. This will show "unspent" convictions only. If you wanted a standard or enhanced check only an employer or regulatory body can make the request. (in the case of a music teacher, the Musicians Union can do this).
Thanks all, I've decided to look for an adult to help me out. This lad won't be bringing his own tools so won't be familiar with them and the work I want doing is hard graft and messy.
I wasn't trying to get work done on the cheap - he is charging more than adult minimum wage.
Life is a lot more complicated since the days of 'bob a job week'
I wasn't trying to get work done on the cheap - he is charging more than adult minimum wage.
Life is a lot more complicated since the days of 'bob a job week'