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Everything About DBS Renewals

Everything About DBS Renewals

Although your disclosure certificate doesn’t come with an expiry date, most employers will have their own policies about how often they want staff to go through the process again. This time period will depend on the employer and the type of work but is typically anything between three and five years. If you’ve already gone through the process when you initially started work, then you should have a rough idea of what to expect when it comes to renewal. It’s worth taking time to understand what you need to do though, as everything may have changed since the last time you applied for a disclosure check or made a CRB application.

What’s the Point of a DBS Check?

What’s the Point of a DBS Check?

Starting a new job in the UK used to be very straightforward – do well at an interview and you’d start the next day, collecting your wages in a brown envelope at the end of the week. Things have moved on a bit since then, and not just because most of us are paid right into our bank accounts. There are a whole host of checks which employers have to carry out when taking on new workers, from establishing their right to work in the UK to checking their academic qualifications. One of these checks which applies to a large number of occupations is getting a DBS check. But what is the point of a DBS Check?

Getting a DBS Check

Getting a DBS Check

The Covid 19 pandemic has changed working patterns for many of us, prompting decisions about changes of job, perhaps setting up your own business, or moving into the countryside for a simpler life. Other people have been pushed into making changes by redundancy or companies shutting down. Whatever the reason for you being back on the market and looking for a job, you may find lots has changed since the last time you went job hunting. Online application and interviews over Zoom are just the start of the changes; there are lots of other changes too. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked for your passport to prove you have the right to live and work in the UK. Depending on the type of work, you may also be asked to get a DBS check. This isn’t as scary as it might sound, and there’s lots of help to navigate through the process.

Mistakes on DBS Checks

Mistakes on DBS Checks

Millions of us get a DBS certificate through the post, and in nearly all cases, there is no surprise when we look at the information presented. A DBS check is a way of looking into the criminal record – if any – of someone who has applied to work. There are different levels of check with different levels of detail revealed, but what happens when a certificate drops through your letterbox with details on it which you don’t recognise?

Criminal Records Checks for Working with Children

Criminal Records Checks for Working with Children

One of the largest groups of people who need to have a DBS check are people who are employed in roles working with children. In fact, one of the most common DBS myths is that it’s only people who work with children who need a criminal record check at all. This is untrue; the group of people who need a check into their background is much more extensive. If you are working with children, then the chances are you’ll need a DBS check. If you’re new to the process, then don’t be daunted. Getting your certificate isn’t as tricky as you might think.

Is it time to Renew your Disclosure Check?

Is it time to Renew your Disclosure Check?

How long has it been since your employer asked you to complete a new DBS check? If you can’t remember, or think it was probably years ago, is this something you should be worried about? The topic of renewing and expiry of disclosure certificates is more complicated than it might appear. The good news is that it’s mainly the responsibility of your employer to keep up to speed with the rules and regulations in their industry.

Speeding up your DBS Check

Speeding up your DBS Check

Nobody likes waiting. In the internet age where we can access information around the clock and get an answer to any questions in seconds, any delay can be frustrating. This is especially the case when you have the opportunity of a great new job but have to wait for the paperwork to come through. Disclosure Checks, which are also known as CRB checks or DBS checks, are essential for a whole range of occupations where the employer wants to look into the background of staff. Depending on the role, you may not be allowed to start work until you receive your DBS certificate, so wanting to speed up the process is understandable. There’s no “fast-track” option with DBS checks, where you pay a bit more and get an express service. However, there are lots of things you can do to make sure you get your certificate sooner rather than later.

CQC Raises Concern over Staff at Blackburn Care Home

CQC Raises Concern over Staff at Blackburn Care Home

A recent report has heaped criticism over the way in which a care home in Blackburn, Lancashire has been managing its recruitment. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) arrived for an unannounced inspection of the facility in November 2020, after receiving reports from social services staff under whistleblowing procedures.

Experian - Not Just Credit Checking

Experian – Not Just Credit Checking

Most people living in the UK will have heard of Experian, one of the country’s largest credit checking agencies. Experian is the company which will help you work out your credit score and will provide a report on your financial history when you try to take out a new credit card or loan. Credit checking is only required for certain job roles, mostly those including access to other people’s money in banks, building societies or similar. However, Experian do offer other checking services too, and this could apply to many more people applying for jobs.

Reference Sharing Between Healthcare Employers

Reference Sharing Between Healthcare Employers

Over the last year, the DBS has been quick to respond to the challenges faced by the health and social care sector when dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic. A recent change announced by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) should make recruitment across the healthcare sector easier, or at least ease the administrative burden for HR staff.