Checks on members of staff working in regulated activity aren’t optional. If you’re employing people as carers, sports coaches or to work with children, they all need to apply for a DBS check. Even when the process runs smoothly, there’s a lot of admin involved. First you need to work out who needs certificates, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
