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Where Is My DBS Certificate – Avoiding Delays

Waiting for your DBS certificate can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need it to start a new job or volunteering role. Managing potential delays when applying for a criminal record check is not always something entirely within your control, but knowing the reasons for delay might arm you with the information needed to submit an application in the best shape possible and minimise the time you are waiting for that certificate to arrive in the post.

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DBS Checks Causing Nursery Sector Delays

Delays in the processing of criminal records checks for those wishing to work in nurseries with small children are causing recruitment challenges in the nursery sector, according to news reports. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, previously known as a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check, is required for most nursery workers who are dealing with small children in the course of their work.

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Four Levels of DBS Check Explained

A criminal record check or CRB, now commonly referred to as a DBS Check, allows employers to examine the criminal histories of their employees through the Disclosure and Barring Service in England and Wales. Asking a candidate to apply for a DBS check is a standard part of many recruitment processes, and most job seekers are aware that there is a system which allows employers to look into their criminal records.

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Common Misconceptions About Employment Screening

If you’ve applied for a new job, it can come as a bit of a shock when the recruiter casually drops into the conversation that they will be carrying out an employment screening process. Most of us have heard the term, and many of us think we know what it means. The concept of having your references checked for accuracy, or being asked to prove we hold certain qualifications is nothing new.

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Arrests and Criminal Records Checks

Most people are aware that having a criminal records check will reveal any convictions on their record. The confusion comes in around other information which the police might hold about you. Many people are arrested, questioned, and then released without charge. A record of that arrest will remain on the police national computer – but is this sort of thing disclosed on a records check?

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Proposal for Enhanced Vetting for Firefighters

In the wake of several scandals surrounding vetting and criminal records checking for police officers and civilian workers for the Metropolitan Police, London’s City Hall has expressed concerns about the limited vetting powers of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for new recruits. Currently, the LFB can only conduct basic police checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on new staff

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Construction Sector and DBS Checks

The construction industry and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks may not seem an obvious combination, but bringing in a process of DBS checks for construction workers can bring significant benefits. A DBS check, which was previously called a CRB check, is a way of looking into someone’s criminal record in England and Wales, with similar schemes operating in the other parts of the United Kingdom.

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How Do I Run a Background Check on Myself?

Going through the process of background checks in the UK, whether as a prospective employee or an employer, can be a complex process. There are lots of myths about background checks, which vary hugely between job positions. Many people think a background check is the same as a DBS or CRB check – there is some crossover between the two, but they are separate processes.

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Tradespeople and DBS Checks

Over the past decade, many different schemes have sprung up to recommend tradespeople to work in our homes. All of the schemes differ in the way they check out who is allowed to register on their website. Some might not run any checks at all, and just list everyone who pays the fees. Others will require membership of a professional body or ask workers to apply for a DBS check, previously known as a CRB check.

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Youth Misdemeanours and Crimes a Lasting Impact?

Many young people may make mistakes or act impulsively without fully grasping the repercussions of their actions as teenagers, which lands them in the police cells overnight. Some will be released without any further actions, but many will be issued with an official police caution, or go through the court system and be convicted.

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