Not everyone applying for a DBS check is doing so through an employer. Some people want a certificate for their own records, others are between jobs and want to have one ready in advance, and some are self employed and…
Not everyone applying for a DBS check is doing so through an employer. Some people want a certificate for their own records, others are between jobs and want to have one ready in advance, and some are self employed and…
Once someone knows they need a DBS check, the next question is often about what actually appears on the certificate. This matters both to applicants, who may be unsure whether an old conviction or caution will show up, and to…
If you have been told you need a DBS check for a new job, a volunteering role, or your own self employed work, the next question is usually a practical one. How do you actually apply, what information do you…
Anyone working in care, whether in a residential home, a domiciliary care role, or as a self employed personal carer, will usually need to complete a DBS check before they can start working with clients. Because care roles often involve…
Anyone planning to work with children in the UK, whether in a school, nursery, childminding setting, or as a volunteer with a youth group, will almost always be asked to complete a DBS check before starting. For people new to…
Arranging a DBS check looks different depending on who is applying and why. An employer setting up checks for new staff has different responsibilities to a volunteer joining a local charity, and a self employed tutor or childminder faces a…
Anyone applying for a role that involves close contact with children or vulnerable adults will usually be asked to complete an enhanced DBS check. This applies to teachers, nursery staff, carers, charity workers, and increasingly, self employed people such as…
If you are starting a new job, applying to volunteer, or setting up as a self employed carer or tutor, you have probably come across the term DBS check. For many people, this is the first time they have had…
Receiving a DBS check result that includes a criminal conviction can feel uncertain, particularly if you have not been in this situation before. However, a disclosed conviction does not automatically mean a candidate is unsuitable for the role. What matters…
Patient safety is a key consideration in healthcare recruitment. Whether hiring for an NHS trust, private clinic, GP surgery, or community care services, employers have a responsibility to ensure staff are suitable to work with patients and vulnerable individuals. DBS…
