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At Clearcheck.co.uk, we are passionate about providing online DBS and CRB checks for individuals and organisations who need them. We understand the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and we want to make the process of applying for a DBS check very simple and straightforward. That is why we have developed a system that allows you to complete your application online, verify your documents through various methods, and receive your certificate in the shortest time possible. We are proud to be a government approved responsible organisation, and we value your privacy and security.

We also care about our customers and the communities they serve. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to pursue their dreams and passions, especially young people who have a lot of potential and talent. That is why we are delighted to announce that we have sponsored a young girls football team called Hetton Juniors, who play in the Russell Foster Youth League in Sunderland.

According to a recent Home Office report, the government is considering more stringent DBS checking for door staff, more commonly referred to as “bouncers.” Security staff who work on the doors of pubs, clubs and as security officers at large events need to be accredited by the SIA, or Security Industry Authority. In order to qualify for a SIA licence, workers must complete approved training, which can vary depending on the sort of work they are planning on doing. Part of the SIA licensing process is a standard DBS check, and the proposal is to change this requirement to ask for an enhanced DBS check instead. Although this more detailed checking will give employers more information about the background of their workers, employees are concerned that the additional costs of applying for an enhanced DBS check will be passed on to them, at a time when we’re all feeling the pinch caused by the cost of living crisis.

Recent changes to legislation mean that anyone considering a career in the Fire and Rescue service will have to undergo stricter DBS checks. The government announced the changes, which took place in April 2023, as an attempt to increase standards, and improve both safeguarding and the quality of the fire and rescue service for the general public. Although these changes should not affect anyone currently working at the fire and rescue service, it could affect anyone thinking of applying for a position with them in the future.

It would be hard to draw up a list of ways in which everyday life was not affected by the coronavirus from March 2020 onwards. Recruitment was heavily hit, and everyone had to get used to new ways of proving identities online when applicants needed a DBS check. Regular changes in the rules made it difficult for employers and applicants to keep up.

If you’re one of the thousands of recent graduates who have finished university and are starting on the task of job hunting, then you’ll be aware that it’s a competitive market out there. One of the main questions which recent graduates have is around navigating their job search if they have had previous brushes with the law – will a criminal record rule them out?

As of October 2022, landlords have more options than ever to check the identities of people who wish to rent property from them. Landlords are legally required to check the immigration status of the people who are going to be living in their properties. These checks apply not only to the person who is named on the tenancy agreement, but also all other adults who will be living there. Right to rent checks therefore involve landlords seeing passports for their tenants, showing their nationality and immigration status.

Having a driving licence opens doors to a huge range of jobs, and not just those which are purely driving based. You can’t just expect an employer to take your word that you have your driving licence though, as many will now run a driving licence check. If you’re a new driver trying to get your licence in order to maximise job opportunities, you might be interested in recent figures from the DVLA, revealing the most common reasons for failing a test. Between January and March 2022, only 47.1% of tests resulted in a pass, so knowing the main reasons for fails might maximise chances of a pass.

January and February are peak months in the job market, and the cost-of-living crisis also means that more of us than ever are looking for extra work to top up the family finances. But did you know that many of the job postings you come across might not be all they seem? The Disclosure and Barring Service, the official body which issues the criminal records checks many workers need before they start work, has compiled a list of the seven tell-tale signs which might indicate a scam.

In October 2022, the UK government announced that the temporary arrangements for digital right to work checking introduced during the pandemic were to be made permanent. This news was positively received not only by applicants who find the whole system much easier, but also by organisations such as us here at Clear Check, as it makes our service even more efficient for customers.

Recent industry figures show that online searches for background checking companies have boomed over the past year. Background checking has been standard practice in many sectors for decades and plays a valuable role in protecting children and other vulnerable groups from harm. Many employers are coming round to the idea that looking into the background of people applying for work can protect the company too by making sure that workers are suitable for the position, and that they do not have any criminal convictions which could call their character into question. The sorts of background checks will vary depending on the position. Research has revealed the most common checks which applicants are asked to have.