Social Worker Month: The Path to a Career in Social Work and the DBS Requirements
Social Worker Month: The Path to a Career in Social Work and the DBS Requirements March marks Social Worker Month, a time to recognise the incredible contributions of those in the field. Social workers play a vital role in supporting individuals, families, and communities, often working on the frontlines to improve lives and create positive […]
Safeguarding When Working and Volunteering in Sports
Safeguarding When Working and Volunteering in Sports Working or volunteering in sports can be an incredibly fulfilling experience, allowing you to make a positive impact on the lives of participants, especially young athletes. However, when engaging with children or vulnerable adults, safeguarding should always be a top priority. Whether you’re a coach, team assistant, or […]
The Importance of Child Protection Training: Safeguarding Our Future
The Importance of Child Protection Training: Safeguarding Our Future Child protection is a critical issue that requires the attention and responsibility of everyone in society. Whether you’re a teacher, healthcare professional, social worker, or even a volunteer, ensuring the safety and well-being of children should always be a top priority. One of the most effective […]
What Industries Require a DBS Check?
What Industries Require a DBS Check? The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ensures many industries employ the most suitable candidates for the roles they are hiring for. The educational and healthcare sectors are widely known to need these checks to ensure those most vulnerable aren’t put in danger. These checks are a proactive approach to […]
Understanding DBS Checks for Foster Parents
Understanding DBS Checks for Foster Parents November 3rd marks Orphan Sunday, a day to raise awareness and reflect on the needs of vulnerable children as well as the vital role that foster families play in providing loving homes. Fostering is vital because it provides children who cannot live with their birth families with a safe, […]
Safeguarding in Education: Ensuring the Safety and Wellbeing of Students and Staff
Fostering a safe and healthy environment for children in education requires safeguarding, an approach with the purpose of ensuring that children and young people are looked after and protected. Schools have to implement safeguarding so that they create a safe and supportive place, ensuring young people are not faced with impairment to their health or […]
The History of DBS Checks
When applying for certain roles, a DBS check is required to make sure you are suitable for the position you are applying for, or you are hiring the best suited candidate for the position. We take a deep dive into the history of DBS checks and why they remain an important pillar in keeping the […]
A Guide to DBS Checks for Volunteers
In any industry, ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals is of paramount importance, making DBS checks an important piece of the puzzle in safe and secure recruitment. Many organisations rely on the vital help of volunteers to run, such as charities and not-for-profits, but there are a range of others that often enlist the help […]
Child Safety Week: Ensuring Safe and Secure Environments Through DBS Checks
Running between 3rd-9th June this year, Child Safety Week is an annual campaign dedicated to important conversations around children’s safety and how to manage risks. It is of pivotal importance that children can grow up in safe environments where they are free to develop and learn effectively. This year’s theme, ‘Safety. Sorted!’ highlights a need […]
The Different Types of DBS Checks
We’re quite commonly asked about the different levels of DBS checks as it can be confusing to decipher. Therefore, we thought it might be useful to break down the different DBS checks that you can secure for your staff, to give you a more of an understanding of which one would be right for your […]