DBS Checks For Recruitment Agencies
DBS checks are a type of criminal background check used in England and Wales – they play a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals, helping employers make safe & informed recruitment decisions for their staff, volunteers, and customers.
At Aaron’s Department, we offer a fast and efficient service, providing all levels of DBS check for Recruitment Agencies.
We understand that, as someone who needs DBS checks for employers, you want results quickly to ensure potential candidates don’t miss out on opportunities, and your clients get the quality staff they need. This is why we ensure all DBS check for recruitment agencies applications sent to us before 4:00pm are processed the same day – that’s right, every DBS is fast-tracked for no extra charge.
Our DBS Check for Recruitment Agencies applications can be filled out by you or the applicant.
Why Use Aaron’s Department For DBS Checks?
Everything You Need To Know
DBS Check For Recruitment Agencies
Below is everything you need to know about the DBS check for recruitment agencies service we offer, at a glance!
What Level Of DBS Check for Recruitment Agencies Can Be Requested?
What level of DBS check you’ll have to get for your candidates depends on the roles you’re hiring for as a recruitment agency!
Whether you’re hiring a cleaner, bank manager, builder, or anything else, you’ll be able to get one of the following DBS checks below:
Basic DBS Check For Recruitment Agencies
Basic DBS Checks can be requested on anyone, with the permission of the candidate. As the name suggests, this gives a “basic” overview of the individual’s criminal history, only showing unspent convictions.
Examples of Roles Include:
●︎ Call Centre Worker
●︎ Courier
●︎ Builder
●︎ Lorry Driver
●︎ Secretary
Standard DBS Check For Recruitment Agencies
Standard DBS checks are available to recruiters for positions that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1074 Exceptions Order 1975. Standard checks disclose both spent and unspent convictions.
Examples of Roles Include:
●︎ Locksmith
●︎ Bank Manager
●︎ Vet
●︎ Lawyer/Solicitor
●︎ Security Guard
Enhanced DBS Check For Recruitment Agencies (With Or Without Barred List)
Enhanced DBS checks can only be requested for positions in specific cases.
If the applicant will be working with Vulnerable Adults or children, a Barred List check may also be legally required.
Examples of Roles Include*:
●︎ Dentist
●︎ Healthcare Worker
●︎ Teacher
●︎ Counsellor
●︎ Taxi Driver
*As every role can contain different activities, some regulated, and some not, it can be possible for two different people doing the same role to require a different level of check.
For example, if one cleaner will be regularly unsupervised around children, and another not, then only the first would need an Enhanced With Barred List check.
If you are ever unsure on which type of DBS check is required, please use our Eligibility guide, or give us a call on +44 113 877 0171.
How Recruitment Agencies Benefit From Our Online DBS System
Our System Was Designed With Recruiters in Mind
Q: Need to know the closest Evidence checker to your candidate?
A: No problem, just enter the candidate’s postcode and our system will find you the nearest one!
Q: Can I get the candidate to pay for their DBS (Criminal Record Check)?
A: Yes, you can! Our DBS Check for Recruitment Agencies system allows you to decide who pays, and how much!
Q: Can the cost of the DBS Check be split with a Candidate?
A: No problem, you decide the split 50:50, 25:75 or even 66:34!
Q: How does your system help DBS Check for Recruitment Agencies get done quickly?
A: Our system is directly connected to the UK Government’s Gateway, meaning applications are sent directly to the Disclosure and Barring Service with the click of a button. Our experienced team also ensure that all applications submitted by 4:00pm are sent off the same day (as long as there are no errors! If our team spots something that looks incorrect, we’ll make sure everything is OK with the Evidence Checker before sending).
Q: Need to let your Client know at what stage your candidates’ DBS Checks are at?
A: With our online DBS system, you can track applications easily. You and your candidate can also get email notifications as the application passes through the stages.
Q: How Much Are DBS Check For Recruitment Agencies?
A: Our admin fees start at £5.45 for a Basic DBS, and the Government’s fee is precisely what the DBS themselves charge – you wouldn’t believe it, but in the past we’ve seen competitors adding a couple of quid to this number on top of their admin fees. Visit our Pricing Page for more info.
Q: Can The DBS Update Service Be Used After Getting The Result?
A: Yes it can! Just make sure you entered the details onto the Update Service within 30 days of the certificate being issued.
Q: DBS Check Recruitment – Are They Needed?
A: Depending on the role will depend on whether the DBS check is required. Even if it is not legally required, they help recruiters and employers to make informed decisions on whether to recruit someone!
Get Started With Aaron’s Department
If you want to get started with your agency staff’s DBS checks, you can do so right away – since Aaron’s Department is a Registered DBS Umbrella Body, we will process your DBS checks the same day we receive them, to ensure the fastest possible turnaround.
Should you need any further help with what check you require for your staff, you can email us at contact@aaronsdepartment.com or give one of our team a call on +44 113 877 0171.