Are DBS Checks Required To Work With Animals?

We’ve discussed requiring a DBS certificate to work with vulnerable adults and children, but what about animals? Are DBS checks needed to work with animals? In this article, we will discuss if DBS checks are required, what level of DBS Check a candidate will have to get, and which checks are needed for different job… Continue reading Are DBS Checks Required To Work With Animals?

Do Homes For Ukraine Sponsors Require For DBS Checks?

Everyone was utterly shocked by the invasion of Ukraine. We have heard countless stories about people losing their lives and fleeing the country so quickly that it is no longer safe in their homes.  Governments of different nations have taken swift actions to accommodate the incoming refugees, and here in the United Kingdom, the response… Continue reading Do Homes For Ukraine Sponsors Require For DBS Checks?

What Are The Causes Of Delays in DBS Checks

Since the Disclosure and Barring Service launch in 2012, the DBS has carried out thousands of completed checks and has ultimately done so in an efficient and timely manner. Applicants receive DBS certificates as soon as 48 hours from applying, experiencing no delays. As expected, when it comes to public service, there will sometimes be… Continue reading What Are The Causes Of Delays in DBS Checks

Applying For DBS Checks As a Transgender Applicant

Applying for DBS checks as a transgender applicant can be a daunting and exhausting experience, as a lot of personal information is required. Information like your previous name, current name, and personal information.  Understandably, you might not want to disclose this information to your employers to avoid workplace bullying, which is quite common in the… Continue reading Applying For DBS Checks As a Transgender Applicant

Identifying And Assisting Vulnerable Adults

When you hear the word “vulnerable adult” the first thing that jumps to mind is old people or people who are incapable of taking care of themselves. You wouldn’t be wrong, but the scope of ‘vulnerable adults’ is far broader and wider than you initially thought. This article will discuss who exactly classifies as a… Continue reading Identifying And Assisting Vulnerable Adults