All checks are processed by First Job Services, which is recognised by the Disclosure and Barring Service as a Responsible Organisation for Basic Checks
A common query we get is – do DBS Checks expire? It’s a good question, as it isn’t all that obvious when you look at a DBS certificate. The only date that is printed on the certificate is the date of issue. Therefore, both organisations and individuals are often confused about how long DBS Checks… Continue reading When Do DBS Checks Run Out?
Nannies and childminders provide a valuable service for parents who need childcare. As the role of a nanny involves direct care of children, safeguarding is of the utmost importance and DBS Checks form a vital part of the process. A DBS Check for nannies and childminders demonstrates the individual’s suitability for a role that involves… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Nannies
If you’ve ever filled in an application form for a DBS Check, you may have noticed an option for ‘other workforces’ in the role section. The role section or workforce section on a DBS application form is very important as it lets the DBS and police know the level of detail that should be shared… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Other Workforces
Hospice workers, both paid employees and volunteers, need to get a DBS Check carried out to make sure that they are responsible enough to care for vulnerable people. The role of hospice workers often involves close, direct contact with critically and terminally ill people, who are considered vulnerable due to their condition and state of… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Hospice Staff
Name a job that definitely requires a DBS Check… The first job that springs to mind for most people is a teacher, usually followed by doctors, nurses, and childminders. It is obvious that child safeguarding is of paramount importance in the field of education, as children are in the care of teaching staff for 30… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Checks for Schools
