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DBS checks for hospice workers: What you need to know
Many people who apply to work in a hospice – whether as a paid employee or a volunteer – will be required to undergo a DBS Check to ensure they are suitable to work with those they care for. DBS Checks for hospice workers are vital in terms of safeguarding, but there... Read more
Can I get a DBS check as an individual?
Can I get a DBS Check as an individual? It’s a question we often get asked at uCheck. If you’ve wondered this yourself, it might be worth considering a Basic DBS Check. The Basic DBS Check is one of three types of DBS Check. Below we discuss the three types of check... Read more
The DBS barred lists: When to do a check
The DBS barred lists exist to help organisations recruit safely. Certain roles require the applicant to undergo a check of either one or both of the barred lists. But how can organisations determine whether a barred list check is required? Our guide explains... Read more
Who needs a DBS check? Five roles you wouldn’t expect
Who needs a DBS check? Five roles you wouldn’t expect Wondering who needs a DBS check? For some roles, it’s clear why applicants need to have a check – for example, teachers, carers and healthcare professionals. All these roles involve a high level of... Read more
Driver recruitment: Which screening checks are useful?
Lots of organisations will need to employ drivers at some stage . And, when it comes to driver recruitment, organisations will naturally want to know that the people they’re employing are suitable. Pre-employment screening checks are a vital tool in ascertaining a... Read more
DBS checks in education: The Ofsted requirements explained
A large part of Ofsted’s role is ensuring that children are kept safe in the establishments it regulates. As such, Ofsted has specific requirements around DBS checks in education. DBS checks in education are designed to prevent unsuitable candidates from... Read more
Safeguarding in TV and Film: Who Needs a DBS Check?
Safeguarding in TV and film is of paramount importance. Production companies have a responsibility to make sure the children and vulnerable adults they work with are protected, and will no doubt want to ensure anyone they employ has had the appropriate background... Read moreJoin Our Community
