DBS price increase December 2024 – What you Need to Know 

Important Update: DBS Price Increase Effective 2nd December 2024  We wanted to share an important update about upcoming changes to DBS costs that will affect all Responsible and Umbrella Bodies, including Checkback.co.uk. From Monday, 2nd December 2024, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is implementing a DBS price increase ...

By |2024-11-28T14:31:26+00:0028 November 2024|Background check, DBS|

Why Is Pre Employment Screening Important 

Have you ever considered the true cost of a bad hire? It's not just about monetary loss, it could take a toll on your resources, time, and morale.  Pre-employment screening has become an essential part of the hiring process, helping you to avoid these pitfalls. It's your first line ...

By |2024-10-08T16:34:00+01:0026 February 2024|Background check, BPSS, BS7858, DBS|

Upcoming changes to UK DBS checks – Are You Ready? 

The Disclosure and Barring Service are updating the DBS Service, with three key changes that will be implemented in the second half of October 2023   The three areas due for change are the:  Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) rules  Alignment of the ‘Filtering rules’  Issuing of Manual Certificates   At ...

By |2024-10-08T16:15:11+01:004 October 2023|DBS|

Does your company really need an employee background check?

A background check can form an important part of your recruitment process and can help reduce the risks that your company faces. If your company doesn't carry out pre-employment screening then there is a really important question you need to ask; What do you really know about your new ...

By |2024-10-08T14:50:08+01:0023 September 2021|Background check, DBS|

The HR managers’ guide to DBS checks

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks can be a very useful tool in the recruitment process and for some industries, they are a regulated requirement so understanding the benefits (and of course the rules) is important for any HR manager. In this post, we’re looking at what DBS checks ...

By |2024-11-22T12:28:56+00:0016 September 2021|DBS, Human Resource Department|

How often do employers need to refresh DBS checks?

Many employers use Disclosure and Barring Service checks as part of their recruitment risk reduction process but it is a little known fact that they are good only for the day they are done. For example, if you carry out a basic check today on one of your employees ...

By |2024-09-30T14:29:00+01:0014 September 2021|DBS|

What do charities need to know about DBS checks?

DBS checks can often seem like overkill for the third sector, but it’s not a thing that you should take lightly or ignore and hope that it will go away. Whilst there is no legal requirement for every charity to check every person, many are required to by law ...

By |2024-10-08T16:23:00+01:008 September 2021|DBS|

DBS Check – Can I get an enhanced DBS check for myself?

You've asked a good question! However, the answer to the question 'Can you get an enhanced dbs check done on yourself?' or 'can I get an enhanced DBS check online for myself?' is a big no! Only organisations and licensing bodies can apply for an Enhanced DBS check. This ...

By |2024-10-30T14:47:59+00:0023 February 2021|DBS|

Employee Background Check UK

Why is an employee background check UK a key part of the hiring process? Employment background checks UK are very common. Pre employment screening of potential employees is critical. This is to ensure you have a full and accurate view of who you are hiring. Employees are a major ...

By |2024-10-08T15:21:10+01:009 February 2018|Airside pass, Background check, BPSS, BS7858, DBS, FCA|
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