All checks are processed by First Job Services, which is recognised by the Disclosure and Barring Service as a Responsible Organisation for Basic Checks
More and more job roles require a DBS Check to ensure employers are making safer recruitment decisions. A DBS Check is a form of criminal background check that is used to vet people for responsible jobs such as caring for or teaching children or vulnerable adults. However, applying for a DBS Check is not always… Continue reading Tips To Avoid Making Mistakes On A DBS Check Application Form
Ofsted stands for the Office for Standards in Education and they deal with inspections and raising standards within education and childcare. One of their primary concerns is ensuring that safeguarding measures are followed correctly. Any person or group of people in the UK who want to set up as childcare providers need to register with… Continue reading How To Register With Ofsted As A Childcare Provider
The guidance on DBS Checks for subcontractors is often not as clear as it is for full-time permanent employees. For instance, full-time jobs that are governed by professional bodies such as Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) have clear rules in place when it comes to criminal background checks. Subcontractors on the other hand… Continue reading A Guide To DBS Checks For Subcontractors
A question that we get asked a lot is “Can you reuse a DBS Check when you change jobs or companies?” It’s a good question, as transferring a DBS Check may save you both time and money. But is it possible and if so, how can you do it? What is a DBS Check? DBS… Continue reading Can You Transfer or Update DBS Checks?
Healthcare professionals are one of the main career types that need to get criminal background checks before starting work. The main reason for this is that healthcare professionals come under safeguarding regulations as they provide direct care to children or vulnerable adults. Any role that involves the provision of healthcare to vulnerable adults or children… Continue reading A Guide To DBS Checks for Healthcare Professionals
