All checks are processed by First Job Services, which is recognised by the Disclosure and Barring Service as a Responsible Organisation for Basic Checks
Screening employees is becoming more and more common. It used to be the preserve of high responsibility jobs, especially for roles that require working directly with children or vulnerable adults. These days a variety of employers are requesting them for roles such as drivers, shop assistants, financial advisors, etc. If you’re an employer and you… Continue reading 4 Reasons To Run Background Checks On Employees
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a criminal record search that reveals an individual’s past offences. Many employers request that potential employees complete a DBS check before they can start work. In days gone by, the only way to do this was to fill in a paper form by hand, post it, then… Continue reading How To Apply For A DBS Check Online
If you’re looking for a job at the moment and you’ve started applying, you may have noticed that more and more employers are requesting background checks. The most common way for employers to check your background is to request a criminal record check, also known as a DBS check. DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring… Continue reading Can I Start Work Without A DBS Check?
DBS checks are used as part of the vetting process for jobs that have a degree of responsibility or involve working directly with children or vulnerable adults. The job of a GP has both a high level of responsibility and involves working with vulnerable people, so it should come as no surprise that holding a… Continue reading All You Need To Know About GP Surgery DBS Checks
A growing number of jobs require DBS checks for new recruits these days. DBS stands for the Disclosure and Barring Service and refers to the organisation that processes and issues the results of criminal record searches. Whether you are a job applicant that needs to submit a DBS application form or an employer that requests… Continue reading How Long Are DBS Checks Valid For?
