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Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Employers can check your criminal record no matter what role you apply…
You need to fill in an online or paper form, depending on the type of…
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
Employers can check the criminal record of someone applying for a role.…
You can request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on behalf of…
How you request a standard or enhanced check depends on how many checks…
This explains how to get the check you need to have if you are aged 16 or over and you live or work in a childminder's home.
Checks employers might need to run on job applicants, including right to work in the UK, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS - formerly CRB) checks and health checks
Getting a UK background check so you can apply for Global Entry and get through USA border control faster: how to apply, how much it costs
You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
How to get a criminal records check if you want to look after children for a living: who needs a check, what it costs and how long it takes.
Guidance on checks we will carry out on anyone associated with Ofsted-registered childcare.
You must make sure that anyone you employ to drive a vehicle has the right licence and qualifications - tachographs, lorry, bus, coach, minibus
Information for employers on checking EU, EEA and Swiss citizens’ right to work.
You must check that a tenant or lodger can legally rent your residential property in England.
Who can apply, how to apply and contact details for criminal record checks overseas.
Find out what level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check you can get for an employee you’re recruiting. Formerly a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
Employ someone: agree a contract, right to work checks, DBS checks, workplace pensions, set up PAYE, tell HMRC
Seasonal staff should check their pay to make sure they are being paid correctly.
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities.
The number of NHS Health Checks offered and carried out more than doubled in 2022 to 2023.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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