When an employer is hiring an applicant, it is important that they are able to know their full, relevant criminal history. However, when the applicant has lived abroad, this can be tricky. Does a DBS Check Show Overseas Convictions? DBS checks do not show any criminal records that are held overseas. A DBS check will … Read more
Introduction – Will A DBS Check Include Information About My Mental Health? To answer the question, Will a DBS Check include information about my mental health? A Basic or Standard DBS check will not include any details about your mental health either now, or with any issues you may have experienced with mental health in … Read more
Making a mistake on a DBS application can result in wasted time, and money. Not only does it result in the DBS taking longer to complete the check, it is more than likely to result in them rejecting the application without refund. Once an application has been sent to the DBS, they do not allow … Read more
Are Employers Legally Entitled To Ask For A DBS Check? There are many types of jobs that legally require a DBS check, and employers may request different levels of DBS checks for different reasons. But are employers legally entitled to ask for a DBS Check if a DBS check is not a legal requirement for … Read more
Are DBS Checks Free For Charities? When it comes to ensuring the safety and integrity of their operations, charitable organisations often need to conduct DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks on their volunteers. The good news is that the Government offers a significant reduction in the costs associated with these checks for charities. Specifically, the … Read more
Can I Amend My DBS Once It Has Been Submitted? You can amend your DBS application up until the moment it is sent to the DBS Office. Once they receive the application, they will not let anybody make any changes to it. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an Umbrella Body like Aaron’s Department, a Company, … Read more
A County Court Judgement is a ruling against individuals who are not paying their debts. These, however, are not criminal offences, so they won’t appear on an applicant’s DBS check. Does Debt Show On A DBS Check? No, but this type of information will show on credit checks. This is because having debt is not … Read more
What is the Disclosure and Barring Service? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) processes, and issues DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. As an Umbrella Body, Aaron’s Department checks each application before it gets to the DBS, to make sure all the information is correct. On top of this, the … Read more
Introduction – How Does an employer check a DBS? Once a DBS application has been completed, it is essential that an employer thoroughly checks the DBS Certificate. By incorrectly doing this, or rushing it, there is a risk of allowing someone to illegally perform a job role, which can have disastrous consequences! So, how does … Read more
Introduction – How Long Are DBS Checks Taking? Knowing how long a DBS check will take is essential; it determines when you, or your applicants, will be able to start work. The different levels of DBS check vary in how long they take to complete because there are different steps and organisations involved in each. … Read more