We can provide Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on behalf of your business or organisation.
Employers must be based in England or Wales regardless of where the work will take place. This is because the legislation about eligibility checks only applies in England and Wales.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enables employers to check the criminal records of employees or potential employees to see whether they are suitable to work with children or vulnerable groups.
We are a registered umbrella body with the DBS. This means we can provide a checking service to other organisations.
If your organisation employs someone to work paid or unpaid with children or vulnerable groups, you can carry out a DBS check on them. This is an important part of safe recruitment. You need to be registered with us before asking an applicant to apply for a check.
We welcome any organisation that wants to use the service.
To register to use our service, please complete the disclosure and barring service registration form (docx / 30 KB) and email it to DBS@northyorks.gov.uk.
If there are no queries with the registration form, we will confirm acceptance of your initial application, issue further information about the process, DBS compliance requirements and costs. We will also invite you to sign and return the agreement by email, after which we will confirm the date you can start using the service.
If we have a query on your registration form, we will email to ask for further information.
The fees are as follows:
If you are self-employed and eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check, you can ask the organisation contracting you to apply for your DBS check. You cannot register as an organisation to make the application yourself.
If you are self-employed and need a basic check, you can apply online either on:
Our recruitment and selection services are comprehensive and efficient with a professional and friendly approach. Our team members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from varying backgrounds.
Our target turnaround time for applications is 5 days. All general enquiries are responded to within 48 hours and any errors on application forms are resolved immediately over the phone, where possible. Full training is given to new customers in accordance with the DBS umbrella body guidance.
Benefits include: