The Football Association has apologised to the survivors of the historical child sexual abuse scandal in football between 1970 and 2005. An independent report found that there were ‘significant institutional failings’ by the FA. Clive Sheldon QC led the review, and it found that the FA did not do enough to keep children safe in …
FA failings highlight the importance of Enhanced DBS checks. Read More »
Many people refer to potential employment when talking about DBS checks, but what happens if you receive a warning, caution or conviction whilst employed? Do you have to inform your employer? Will the police do it for you? Care Check answers these questions and advises what employers should do in these situations. Do you have …
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Choosing to adopt is not a decision to be taken lightly. The process is lengthy, and many checks are required to ensure a child will be safe and happy with you. These checks, such as investigating your childhood, medical history, criminal background checks and even contact with former partners, may feel intrusive, but they are …
Despite experiencing a global pandemic that has led to over 4.2m cases of Covid-19 across the UK, pandemic measures such as furloughing, social distancing, shielding and the ability to work from home appear to have reduced other causes of sickness absence. Leading provider of Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks, Care Check has analysed a …
Sick Days are at a Record Low for Everyone in the UK Except Key Workers Read More »
Unless you are hiring for a role that involves a regulated activity, chances are you won’t be wondering whether the person you are interviewing is a criminal. But what if we told you that of the estimated 66,796,807 people living in the UK (mid-2019), more than 11,000,000 hold a criminal record. What if we also …
What the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act means for employers Read More »
Organisations that offer care services have a duty of care to those they are working with, particularly if they fall within a vulnerable group. Therefore, they must be rigorous in their checks to ensure that no employees pose a risk. If you’ve always dreamed of being a care worker but have a criminal record, you …
Whether you are awaiting the results of a Basic, Standard or Enhanced DBS check for a potential employee, you will, of course, be hoping that the report comes back clear so that you can sign contracts and get your candidate working as soon as possible. But what do you do if the check comes back …
If you have committed a crime, whether recently or years ago, you may be worried about undergoing a DBS check. While all DBS checks levels will show unspent convictions, only standard and enhanced level checks will show any convictions that are spent. To further complicate matters, some crimes will be filtered out if they are …
What is the difference between spent and unspent convictions? Read More »
While most employers and the general public are familiar with the rules regarding DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks for those working with vulnerable adults and children, the rules vary depending on the sector an individual works in. In this blog, we’re focusing on individuals who are working in the information technology sector, so you …
Employers should have a good understanding of not just the type of checks they are legally obliged to request during a recruitment drive but also the kind of information that can be uncovered. This will allow an informed decision to be reached on whether or not a candidate is fit for a role. Additionally, it …
What you need to know about the Police National Computer and DBS checks Read More »
