If you were not in education, not working or not claiming benefits for a period of time within the time frame of your screening, you will need to fill in the Employment Gaps section of your application form and we will require documentation to cover the entire period.
If you have not entered any work/education history records and you have not given any information in the Employment Gaps section, your application will be rejected.
Once your screening starts, your assigned screener will contact you and advise you of any documentation required.
This may be bank statements if you were not working and not claiming benefits, or travel documents such as passport stamps or train/plane tickets for periods of travelling. We will also require a written statement from yourself advising how you were financially supported.
- If the bank statements show money going in, we will require a written statement explaining where the money is from e.g. family or friends.
- If the bank statements show child benefit/tax credit, this will need to be classified as not working and we will need a written statement advising you were living off the tax credit/child benefits.
- If bank statements are provided and there is a large account balance, then potentially this can be classified as living off savings.
Note: Any evidence provided needs to confirm what your written statement claims you were doing.
Cooperation with our screening team will ensure your screening is completed quickly and efficiently, preventing any delays in starting your employment.