Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable.” Protecting the vulnerable and the innocent is definitely a marker of a civilised society.  Everyone would agree that protecting children from harm at the hands of predatory or ill-intentioned people should be a top priority … Continue reading “A Guide To Child Safeguarding Policy In The UK”

Adult safeguarding refers to the protection of vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.  To ensure the safety of vulnerable adults, the UK government drew up a list of adult safeguarding principles.  The adult safeguarding principles were initially intended for adult care workers and health workers, but they now apply to any sector that … Continue reading “The 6 Principles Of Adult Safeguarding”

DBS checks are criminal record searches that are carried out on an individual. They are most commonly used to vet people before appointing them in a job role or position of responsibility.  It is becoming more and more common for employers to request that applicants apply for a DBS check for a variety of roles, … Continue reading “What Does A Basic DBS Check Reveal?”

Recruiting the right people is crucial to the success of any business or organisation. If you hire an untrustworthy or unreliable person, it can have a detrimental effect on your business, your other staff, or your clients.   With today’s highly specialised workforce, it’s more important than ever to make sure you get the right people … Continue reading “7 Tips To Recruit Good Staff”

Whether you happen to be an employer or a job applicant for a role that involves applying for a DBS check, you’ll need to know what information is required to make sure that the application runs smoothly. If you submit the wrong information or omit certain things, then the application may be rejected or delayed. … Continue reading “What Information Is Needed To Apply For A DBS Check?”