All checks are processed by First Job Services, which is recognised by the Disclosure and Barring Service as a Responsible Organisation for Basic Checks
In the UK, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) deals with criminal background checks. To help employers and recruiters to decide which job roles require a DBS Check, and what level of check is appropriate, the DBS has come up with ‘workforce’ definitions. It can be challenging to work out the eligibility of various job… Continue reading A Guide to DBS Workforces
Pre-employment checks are becoming an increasingly common tool for employers and agencies during the recruitment process. For some job roles, it’s obvious that pre-employment checks are necessary, for instance those in the medical field or police and military positions. However, in other jobs pre-employment checks may not be a legal or moral requirement, but they… Continue reading Understanding Recruitment Pre-Employment Checks
Writing a DBS application isn’t so easy. Processing many applications a day made it clear to us that there are a few errors that are common and pop up frequently. Even though we help to fix these mistakes, ensuring that the application is already error free would be ideal for both the applicant and us.… Continue reading Common errors within DBS applications
In this article, we will explain the importance of ID requirements as well as describing what they actually are. But why are ID checks important? Within a DBS application, an employer must provide guidance on which ID types are necessary. As an applicant, these ID documents must be provided in order to avoid delaying the… Continue reading DBS Checks: ID Requirements
Job applicants and employers for roles that involve a DBS Check are often keen to understand what will be highlighted on the DBS Certificate. In this article, we will explain the different levels of DBS Checks and what cautions and convictions are revealed on each one. What is Revealed on a DBS Check? DBS checks… Continue reading Which Cautions and Convictions Show Up on DBS Checks?
