Mar 10, 2026 | Background Checks
You have sought employment needing an Enhanced DBS check. Days gone by. Weeks then. When you sign into the tracking portal, those hated words appear: “Stage four: police record search”. And there it rests. Day after day. No movement. No reasons. Just sitting tight. ...
Mar 6, 2026 | Background Checks
You’ve just received your DBS certificate in the post. After weeks of waiting, the document finally arrives—a clean record, ready for your new job. You breathe a sigh of relief, file it away safely, and assume you’re set for years. But when you apply for...
Jan 21, 2026 | Background Checks
CRB checks have probably come your way if you’re looking for someone in the UK who demands trust, safety, or accountability. Here is the first important point: the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) was superseded in 2012. The Disclosure and Barring Service, or DBS,...
Jan 9, 2026 | Background Checks
Breaking down the cost of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check can feel like deciphering a secret code. You see one price online, hear another from a recruiter, and then find a volunteer application that seems to be free. For employers budgeting for...
Jan 7, 2026 | Background Checks
You have successfully passed the interview, reached an agreement on your salary, and even imagined how to make your new office more attractive. However, there is still one last barrier to overcome: the background check. It has been weeks since you provided your...
Jan 1, 2026 | Background Checks
The employment advertisement is already live, and the applications are pouring in. The phrase “subject to a DBS check” is a common one for many UK jobs, especially those working with vulnerable communities. Most see it as a minor administrative barrier—a...
