CRIMINAL CHECKS

Why do you need a DBS (formerly CRB) criminal record check and what are the benefits?
Criminal record checks are vital for business. Not only can they help mitigate risks that can cause financial or reputational damage, they are also essential in safeguarding employees and customers, as well as ensuring you employ the right people faster without wasting precious time and money.

By conducting appropriate criminal record checks you will be able to screen individuals and identify candidates inappropriate for the role, or who could cause potential issues in the future.

WHY USE OUR SYSTEM?
CBS provides access to all levels of criminal checks registered with both the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and Disclosure Scotland. Our market-leading online platform is quick and easy to use, and approved and tested by the Home Office and Ministry of Justice.

It isn’t always easy to understand which checks you need for your business and at what stages of employment you should be carrying out checks. Our team has over ten years’ experience helping clients get to grips with background screening strategies and can help create a bespoke solution to fit individual needs.

We understand that completing criminal checks can be a very costly and time-consuming process, with some departments having to wait weeks or even months for results. At CBS, our turnaround times are second to none with:

98% of standard criminal disclosures completed and returned within 2 working days
86% of enhanced disclosures returned within 5 working days
98% of basic criminal disclosures completed and returned within 10 working days

CBS offer three types of DBS solutions, allowing all applications to be processed online. Depending on the size or type of your organisation CBS will determine the most appropriate solution to meet your needs:

PayAsYouGO
This is our most popular solution and is suitable to organisations processing relatively low levels of disclosures ranging from single digits through to the low hundreds.

eBulk 2000
This solution is for larger organisations who have multiple offices and require a greater level of functionality and management reporting. Typically, organisations requiring this service submit in excess of 500 applications per year eBroker This replicates our ebulk2000 solution but allows registered bodies to countersign their own applications if submitting more than 1500 per year.

For more information about our bespoke ebulk solutions please click here.

All of our solutions offer access to the Basic, Standard and Enhanced levels disclosures.

Please note, criminal information in the UK is protected by legislation. Depending on a person’s role or environment will determine the level of criminal check an employer is legally entitled to request. We can provide you with advice tailored to your needs and help you carry out criminal record checks helping to fulfil your legal duties.

You can read more about our Basic, Standard or Enhanced disclosures, or feel free to contact one of our team – we would love to hear from you and help with your enquiry.