All checks are processed by First Job Services, which is recognised by the Disclosure and Barring Service as a Responsible Organisation for Basic Checks
DBS checks have been around since 2012. Employers use DBS checks to run background checks for a variety of job roles. These days, employers in the United Kingdom often request a valid DBS certificate before appointing a new recruit. While for some jobs, a DBS check is optional, there are specific jobs that legally require… Continue reading Do Driving Offences Show Up On DBS Checks?
DBS checks are available in three levels, each of which discloses a different amount of information. Awareness of the different levels and the information they reveal is important if you are an employer who requests DBS checks. DBS checks come in three levels: Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks. Each level goes through different stages… Continue reading How Does The Police National Computer Affect DBS Checks?
If your job involves coming into contact, or working directly with vulnerable adults or children, then a DBS check may be required before starting in the role. A DBS check is a criminal background check that allows an employer to determine if an individual is suitable to work directly with these vulnerable groups. As you… Continue reading Why Is My DBS Check Taking So Long To Complete?
Many employers use DBS checks to verify their worker’s criminal records and vet them for responsible jobs. DBS checks are also used to provide a safeguarding check for people working with vulnerable adults and children. As the DBS check grew popular, many people started to get them for more personal reasons. For instance, some people… Continue reading DBS Checks On Your Family Member or Partner
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) carry out checks to ensure that people working with children and vulnerable adults are safe enough to work with them. DBS checks can also be used for other jobs that need to have responsible and honest people, such as handling cash. Employers that apply safeguarding requirements such as schools,… Continue reading Can You Start Work Pending A DBS Check?
