DBS Checks for roles in doctor’s surgeries and medical centres
DBS Checks for roles in doctor’s surgeries and medical centres are an essential part of safeguarding. As staff are likely to be working with vulnerable or injured people, DBS Checks are necessary for both legal compliance and the ability to …
DBS Checks for interpreters: what level of check is appropriate?
As interpreters are likely to be working in a number of establishments and with vulnerable people it is easy to assume that an interpreter would be eligible for an Enhanced DBS Check with a check against the relevant barred list. …
Which convictions show on which level of a DBS Check?
When applying for a DBS Check one of the most important questions to ask is ‘what level of DBS Check would be most appropriate for this situation’? To answer this question we’ve put together a guide on the levels of …
Managing regulated activity: Do you need a DBS Check?
Employees who carry out regulated activity require a specific type of DBS Check – but what about roles that involve managing regulated activity? In some cases, managing someone who provides regulated activity can be regulated activity in itself. Whether or …
DBS Application Form: What Information do I Need to Provide?
Filling in a DBS application form may seem complicated – but in reality it’s a simple process. It always helps to prepare in advance, so in this blog we’ll go over what information you’ll need to provide to complete the …
Supervising Children in Work Experience
Supervising children in work experience at a company may seem like a common occurrence, but we’re often asked whether this requires employees at said company to require a valid DBS Check certificate. To answer these questions we’ve written this guide …
Limited Range of Establishments: What Does This Mean?
When determining if an applicant is eligible for a DBS check when working with children, an important consideration is their place of work. If applicants are teaching/training/instructing/caring for or supervising children, as well as driving a vehicle solely for …
DBS Checks for Working With Children in a Pantomime or Nativity
DBS Checks for working with children are often a requirement of the role – but this isn’t always the case. With Christmas coming up, lots of children will be taking the stage to perform in a nativity or pantomime. Of …
Employees With Access to Data: Do They Need a DBS Check?
In many organisations, employees with access to data may be able to view sensitive information – for example, personal information on clients, customers or patients. This may seem like the kind of role that should involve a DBS Check. However, …
DBS Checks for cleaners
Is it important to get DBS Checks for cleaners? It can be important to consider safeguarding when employing cleaning staff, as the role can bring employees into contact with visitors to that location. This may include children or vulnerable adults. …