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FAQ 2024: Who Pays For a DBS Check?

FAQ: Who Pays for a DBS check

Who pays for a DBS check? If you, or your staff require DBS checks, it’s good to know who has to foot the bill, and how much they can expect to be charged! Here, we’ll cover DBS check prices, volunteer discounts, and employer/employee responsibilities. How much does a DBS check cost? These are the charges … Read more

FAQ: Who Needs a DBS Check?

FAQ: Who needs a dbs check?

Who Needs a DBS Check? A wide variety of roles require a DBS check, most notably, those that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. The specific level of check required depends on the job or activity being undertaken. Here are some examples of roles and activities that generally require a DBS check: This list … Read more

FAQ: What Does a DBS Check Show?

FAQ: What does a DBS check show?

What Does a DBS Check Show? A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check, formerly known as CRB check or Criminal Records Bureau check) is a check on an individual’s criminal record and other relevant information held by the police and government departments. The level of detail included in the check depends on the type … Read more

FAQ: What is the Barred List?

FAQ: What is the Barred List?

What is the Barred List? What is the barred list? The DBS Barred Lists contain the names of individuals who have been barred from working in certain roles or settings. They are maintained and checked by the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). There are two Barred Lists: the Children’s Barred list, which contains the details … Read more

FAQ: What is a DBS Check For?

FAQ: What is a DBS Check For?

What is a DBS Check For? A DBS check is used to provide information on an individual’s criminal history, helping employers and organisations make informed decisions about an applicant’s suitability for certain roles or positions. DBS checks are typically used for roles that involve working with vulnerable groups, such as children or the elderly, or … Read more

FAQ: What is a DBS Check?

FAQ: What is a DBS Check?

What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a type of background check that is carried out in the UK to provide information about an individual’s criminal history. It is designed to help employers and organisations make informed recruitment decisions, particularly when they are working with children or vulnerable adults. Such activity is known … Read more