Need a DBS Check Umbrella Body? Choose Aaron’s Department for Reliable and Affordable Services! Are you a business that needs to conduct DBS checks on your employees or volunteers? If so, partnering with a trusted DBS check umbrella body is essential. At Aaron’s Department, we offer experienced and reliable services with admin fees that won’t … Read more
When it comes to recruiting new employees, ensuring a safe and trustworthy workforce is paramount. That’s where Enhanced DBS checks come into play. Previously, obtaining a large volume of Enhanced DBS checks could be a time-consuming and tedious task, but thanks to advancements in technology, you can now complete the process conveniently online. In this … Read more
Introduction: What DBS Services Do We Offer? In today’s world, ensuring safety and trustworthiness within a workplace is of the utmost importance, especially when it comes to roles involving vulnerable adults and children. Here at Aaron’s Department, we are a leading provider of DBS services, and offer a range of solutions to expedite and streamline … Read more
What is a Basic DBS Check? A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a type of criminal record check that is conducted in England and Wales. It is used to provide information about an individual’s unspent convictions. A Basic DBS check is the lowest level of DBS check and is available to anyone, … Read more
Introduction – What is an Enhanced DBS Check? So, what is an Enhanced DBS check? An Enhanced DBS check is a type of criminal record check used in England and Wales. It is used to provide information about an individual’s criminal history and any other relevant information that may be held by the police, to … Read more
What is a CRB Check? What is a CRB Check? A CRB check (Criminal Records Bureau check) was a type of criminal background check conducted by the UK government, but in 2012, CRB checks were replaced by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). CRB checks and DBS checks are functionally identical – it’s just a … Read more
Introduction – What Does DBS Stand For? The abbreviation DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring Service. The DBS is a government agency responsible for processing criminal record checks and barring decisions, and the main function of a DBS Check is to help employers make safer recruitment decisions by providing them with information on an individual’s … Read more
What do I Need For a DBS Check? The documents and information needed to apply for a DBS check depend on a variety of factors, which are a bit too in-depth for a quick FAQ page. We’ll give you a summary here, but please refer to our full guide for more details on what do … Read more
Introduction – What Are The Three Types of DBS Check? What are the three types of DBS Checks? There are three different types of DBS check in the UK, each with a different level of detail and suitability for different roles. The three types of DBS check are: What Are The Three Types Of DBS … Read more
How Much is a Standard DBS Check? The government application fee for a Standard DBS check is £21.50. Individuals are unable to request a Standard DBS check for themselves, it must be requested by an employer on the individual’s behalf. For further useful information, you can watch our useful video above. Standard DBS Checks For … Read more