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If you, or someone you know, has a criminal record it can prevent you from getting accepted for certain types of job or voluntary work. These days, many employers ask for a DBS check when you apply for a job and if convictions show up, your application may be rejected. Employers have a responsibility under… Continue reading How Long Does It Take To Get A Clear Criminal Record?

Criminal background checks have been around for approximately 20 years now in the UK, since 2002, in fact. Since that time, there has been a major change in what they are called and how they are processed. Initially, the criminal record checks were called CRB checks, but they are now called DBS checks.  This brief… Continue reading Are DBS Checks The Same As CRB Checks?

Although criminal background checks are becoming increasingly common when applying for a job these days, there is still some confusion as to which jobs, exactly, require a DBS check. In some cases, having convictions on your record may prevent you from being accepted for the role, so your application may be rejected. But not every… Continue reading What Job Roles Need A DBS Check?

In the UK, background screening usually refers to criminal record searches and checks that are carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  It is usually employers that request an individual to complete a DBS check application, but also voluntary organisations and other unpaid community services may ask for them too, especially if the… Continue reading Background Screening: Frequently Asked Questions

In this article, when we refer to the individual being background checked as an employee it can equally apply to a volunteer or contractor working on a temporary contract. With that said, this is a guide for employers and organisations that employ people for roles that require a criminal background check. Many employers these days… Continue reading How To Run A Criminal Record Check On An Employee