.Have you ever been stopped by the Police and cautioned? Most people see a caution as something very minor. It’s certainly less significant than being charged or convicted of anything. Cautions can’t always be forgotten though. If you apply for DBS checks to be able to work with children or vulnerable adults, these cautions might […]
One of the main disadvantages of DBS checks is that they’re often not portable. You can’t have a DBS check done once, keep the certificate and just show it to each employer you start working for. When you think about it, it’s a reasonable policy. The whole point of a DBS certificate is to show […]
Football is most definitely the UK’s favourite sport. Top sides like Liverpool, Manchester United or Arsenal hit the headlines, but 11 million people in England alone play football every week. This huge network of teams is supported by an active volunteering network. Big clubs have big budgets to pay coaches and staff, but smaller sides […]
The first hurdle in getting DBS checks is providing the right documents to prove who you are and where you live. The person applying for the DBS has to provide the right information and the employer has to check them before sending the application off to DBS. Every case and every person is different. Each […]
Not all job roles require a DBS check, but if yours does, it’s wise to ask questions about they intend storing your information. Recent changes to data protection rules require employers to store personal data carefully and securely. Most employers know the law, and stick to it. If you’ve been asked to have a DBS […]
The number of people applying for a DBS check every year is rising. Employers and voluntary organisations run hundreds of thousands of checks every year. The sheer volume of applications can cause the system in some parts of the country to grind to a halt. The DBS Update system tries to take some of the […]
