Safer Recruitment – DBS Eligibility Workshop

Who is it for?

This workshop is appropriate for those who give recruitment advice, make decisions about what levels of DBS checks should be applied for, and make safer recruitment decisions. This is relevant for all organisations in County Durham and it delivered by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will:

Know the benefits of DBS and your organisation working together

Understand the different levels of DBS checks

Know when an employee is eligible for a check

What Regulated Activity is

Understand the DBS Update Service

Have an understanding of what safe recruitment practices can be in place that DBS checks can form a part of

A certificate of attendance will be auto-generated and received on completion of the evaluation form. Therefore it is vital that you complete this as this is the only method you will receive a certificate of attendance.

DSCP Training Charging Policy

DSCP maintain a charging policy and the aim of the policy is to manage the demand on the multi-agency training programme delivered to ensure it is fairly accessed. It is also a reflection of the resources required to deliver the partnerships multi-agency training programme and the cost associated with non-attendees.

Training is currently offered to agencies of the partnership including all Early Years Providers. Private and for-profit organisations who do not come into these categories, will be charged £50 per person per half day course.

Cancellation/No-Attendance Policy (The implementation of this is at the discretion of the DSCP)

If you need to change or cancel your booking it is vital that you email DSCPTraining@durham.gov.uk at the earliest opportunity so that this place can be offered to others and to avoid any charges that may be incurred.

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