Guide To Enhanced DBS Eligibility – What Is A Regulated Activity

Whether a job role is eligible for a DBS check depends on the type of activities that the job entails and whether they are classified as a regulated activity or not. Trying to decide whether a job role is eligible for DBS checks can be a headache for employers or recruitment agencies. This article will… Continue reading Guide To Enhanced DBS Eligibility – What Is A Regulated Activity

Do Locksmiths Need a DBS Check?

Locksmiths may not spring to mind when you think of professions that should get a DBS check.  Teachers, doctors, nurses, carers – it’s pretty obvious that people need DBS checks to work in those jobs as they are in direct contact with children and vulnerable adults. Accountants, business managers, retail workers – they may need… Continue reading Do Locksmiths Need a DBS Check?

Why do employers carry out DBS checks as background checks?

Increasing numbers of employers and recruitment companies are opting to carry out DBS checks before hiring people to fill a vacancy. This is especially true for jobs that involve working with children or vulnerable adults, jobs that involve financial responsibility, and other professional roles.  The fact that so many employers are insisting on DBS checks… Continue reading Why do employers carry out DBS checks as background checks?