Training on criminal record checking and BDS Checks

This DBS check training course explains the why, when, and how of criminal record checks. It covers all the common issues and questions and provides easy to understand advice and guidance to help those employing staff and volunteers understand the disclosure and barring service legal checks that are needed to ensure a safe environment for all. 

“Many organisations, especially those operating in the voluntary and community sectors, provide services for children and vulnerable adults. To remain compliant, managers must understand the specific DBS check requirements for charities. It is imperative that safeguarding processes are implemented correctly by all to prevent service users from abuse and neglect.

Most non-profits qualify for government fee-waivers, and our training details free volunteer DBS check eligibility to help save your organisation money while keeping people safe.”

Most organisations that work with vulnerable people are eligible to use the government’s Disclosure and Barring checking service (DBS) (formerly called the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checking service) to check new staff and volunteers’ criminal record history.

The big question for those employing new staff and volunteers often revolves round how and when new staff and volunteers’ criminal records should be checked; and how to explain the need and process to the prospective employee or volunteer.

The workshop provides information about how, and in what circumstances, you can request DBS checks for staff and volunteers, how to use the information you receive, and in what circumstances you should share information or concerns about volunteers with the DBS.

For Whom?

This workshop is for all those who provide support, services or work with vulnerable adults and/or children

DBS Checks Training Course – Aims and Objectives

The overarching aim of this one-day training workshop is to swiftly teach participants how to determine when to request a standard vs. enhanced DBS check for volunteers, ensuring prospective staff do not have a criminal record that makes them unsuitable for your services

DBS Checks Training Course Content

Training course content includes:-

• DBS checking and the code of practice
• Guide to Safeguarding and child protection
• What is meant by regulated activity?
• What is DBS checking?
• Who must have a DBS check?
• How to apply for an enhanced DBS check for volunteers
• Checks from a local police station
• Using an existing CRB / DBS certificate
• Who is eligible for a DBS check?
• Who is eligible for a free charity DBS check?
• Children and vulnerable adults
• Using disclosure information
• Reporting to the DBS
• The DBS disclosure process
• Umbrella bodies
• Useful sources of information about safeguarding and child protection
• Finding a registered DBS umbrella body for volunteers