What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a type of background check that is carried out in the UK to provide information about an individual’s criminal history. It is designed to help employers and organisations make informed recruitment decisions, particularly when they are working with children or vulnerable adults. Such activity is known … Read more
Introduction DBS ID documents are a critical aspect of the DBS check process, helping employers in the UK to ensure the safety and security of children and vulnerable adults, as well as other staff members in your employment. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of an applicant’s DBS ID documents, how they are used … Read more
If you are looking for DBS online tracking, Aaron’s Department can help. Whether you’re processing a single DBS application or managing a bulk of 1,000 applications, our DBS online tracking service keeps you updated on the progress of each application. Stages Of A DBS Check Stage 1 The DBS receives your application form. Stage 2 … Read more
Having to pay for a new DBS when changing roles is a bore, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. It’s possible to get a transferable DBS check in some situations! Terminology – What is a Transferable DBS check? A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is an essential tool used by employers … Read more
As we all prepare to welcome King Charles III to the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, it’s important to remember that even royalty isn’t above the law. Of course, King Charles can do what he wants (within reason!), but if he did need a DBS check, what would he need? What Kind … Read more
Basic DBS checks for Estate Agents are available, and can be requested by themselves, or the employer. However, Estate Agents are only eligible for Basic checks. Basic DBS Checks – What Do They Show? All unspent criminal convictions, cautions, and reprimands are shown for a Basic DBS check and will be visible when viewing the … Read more
What Is The DBS Advanced Check? We often get people calling up asking about Advanced DBS checks for their staff, but if this is how you’ve found this page, you’ve made a little mistake! The actual term is ‘Enhanced DBS Check’, so it’s easy to see why 500 Britons search for ‘Advanced DBS Check’ on … Read more
Since many volunteering positions require certain safeguarding, it is very common for these roles to require a DBS check for volunteers to allow the individual to work. Whether it be a charity working with vulnerable adults/children, or a support worker, the voluntary position should be treated like any other, and have the correct procedures carried … Read more
What Is The DBS Update Service? The DBS update service is an online Government subscription service that allows you to maintain your employees’ Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks and continually check their current status. We have many of our clients asking us, What is the DBS Update Service, and how can it benefit us? So … Read more
We have received an important update from the government regarding the ‘Covid Fast and Free Service’, and we wanted to share it with you. The legislation required to bring the service to a close has been successfully laid in parliament and will come into force on May 11th, 2023. This means that the final day … Read more