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The standard DBS check is one level higher than the basic DBS check, but one level below the enhanced DBS check. DBS checks are criminal background checks that employers and organisations may request to ensure that people are suitable for the role in question. Although it may seem that standard DBS checks are not used… Continue reading What Does A Standard DBS Check Reveal?

DBS checks are becoming common for many job roles and voluntary positions. Many people are interested to find out whether DBS checks are transferable. Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer. There are many factors involved in deciding whether the DBS check can move with you when you change roles or move to a new company. … Continue reading Can You Transfer DBS Checks Between Jobs or Roles?

There are plenty of university courses that require students to take part in a work experience placement. Sometimes these are sandwich courses, where the student studies for a year or two, then takes a year out in a placement, before coming back to complete their studies. Other courses require students to take one or more… Continue reading Do You Need A DBS Check For A University Placement?

Don’t panic if you’ve lost your DBS certificate. You can obtain a replacement. In fact, it’s one of the most common queries we get – people asking whether they can get a new copy of their DBS certificate to replace a lost one. The simple answer is – yes, you can get a free replacement… Continue reading How To Replace A Lost DBS Certificate

DBS checks are a requirement when it comes to working with children and vulnerable adults. Animals can be considered vulnerable to abuse and mistreatment, so it would seem to make sense that jobs involving the care of animals should be covered by DBS checks too.  This article will answer the question, as well as provide some… Continue reading Do You Need A DBS Check To Work With Animals?