Does A Foster Carer Need A DBS Check? – Introduction It is extremely important that people becoming foster carers provide a safe environment for the children in their care. Therefore, a DBS check must always be carried out to safeguard any children being fostered. As a foster carer, you will need to undergo a DBS … Read more
We get a lot of applications for receptionists at GPs, dentists, pharmacies, and other healthcare-related institutions, and often there’s a degree of confusion as to what level exactly is required. So, do GP receptionists need DBS checks? In this FAQ post, we’ll go over the regulations and eligibility requirements in place, and hopefully clear a … Read more
Does A DBS Check Come To Me or My Employer? When you apply for a DBS check, whether it’s a Basic DBS, Standard DBS, or an Enhanced DBS check, it’s often asked: Does a DBS check come to me or my employer? In this article, we’ll provide clarity on this issue and explain how DBS … Read more
Introduction to Standard DBS Check – Eligibility Guidelines Obtaining the correct level of DBS check for your staff is essential, and one of the most difficult levels of check to assess eligibility for is a Standard DBS Check. Eligibility guidelines can be a touch vague when it comes to Standard Checks, but there are many … Read more
How Is A DBS Check Done? A DBS check is a relatively simple process. As an applicant, all you are doing is entering information about yourself, and as an employer, you’re just checking there are no mistakes! How is a DBS Check Done? A DBS check is done by complete an application form. Once completed, … Read more
Introduction to Enhanced DBS Check – Eligibility Guidelines Obtaining the correct level of DBS check for your staff is essential not only for making sure that you are following legislative guidelines within your sector, but for safeguarding the children or Vulnerable Adults who will be in the same location as your employees, if not under … Read more
DBS checks are often required for recruitment decisions, so it is important that employers, and applicants, can do whatever they can to make sure the DBS check is returned as quickly as possible. What Is The Quickest Way To Get a DBS? There is no one way guaranteed to get a DBS quicker. However, there … Read more
If you are an employer looking to get checks for your staff, asking which DBS is the best is a good question to start with. However, DBS checks aren’t like Economy, Business, and First Class – where one is better than the next, and they’re all interchangeable. Each level of DBS check serves a different … Read more
Do You Need A DBS Check To Work With Animals? Many people see animals as just as important as humans (more so for some) and their welfare is important to us, but do you need a DBS Check to work with animals? We have researched some common roles involving animals, and what DBS Check you … Read more
If you’ve recently completed a DBS check, but are now moving to a different role or employer, getting a new DBS check might feel like a waste of resources. And to be fair, it probably is – as in, unless you’ve had any additions to your criminal record, it won’t reveal any new information. But … Read more