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Background checks play a greater role than ever in some types of work that CCS Medway undertake and certainly in any job that involves working on a site where children or vulnerable adults are present, it is in fact a necessity.
CCS Medway is not able to perform CRB checks for other organisations or individuals, CCs Medway use a third party to perform CRB Checks.
This section is for information only.
CCS Medway's standard procedure is to perform background checks in all relevant posts. These would be discussed with clients during the initial stages of setting up a cleaning contract.
What is a CRB check ?
If you are new to CRB Checks and Disclosures, then this is the place to start to find out more about it. This section will explain, in simple terms, what a CRB Check is and why they are needed. There is also information here on the types of disclosures that are available and the types of occupations that qualify for a CRB Check.
As an employer or an organisation, in order to be able to carry out disclosure checks , the role that you are recruiting for would need for you to have to be able to ask exempted questions. An exempted question is the kind of background question that you would not expect a potential employee to answer during a normal interview process. (i.e. "do you have a criminal record?").
Generally a disclosure check can be used:
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If an organisation has a duty of care to protect children or vulnerable adults from harm
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If an organisation is contractually obliged to supply staff who have undergone the necessary recruitment checks to work with children in a regulated position
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If the organisation is a regulated childcare organisation
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If an organisation needs to strengthen its market position by providing an extra level of service to its customers and demonstrate its commitment and responsibility to child protection or the protection of vulnerable adults.
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If an organisation recruits persons into positions as specified in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order. These include occupations such as accountants, dentists, nurses, teachers, opticians, osteopaths, lawyers, care services involving vulnerable adults and certain security positions, amongst others
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Individuals can also apply to a registered umbrella body for a disclosure if they work on a self employed or temporary basis within any of these fields.
These guidelines can be cross referenced with the following employment list to give an indication of the occupations and circumstances for which disclosures can be carried out
At this time there are two types of disclosure check, standard and enhanced.
Standard
These are primarily for posts that involve working with children or vulnerable adults. Standard Disclosures may also be issued for people entering certain professions, such as members of the legal and accountancy professions.
The Standard Disclosure contains details of all convictions held on the Police National Computer including current and 'spent' convictions as well as details of any cautions, reprimands or final warnings.
If a position involves working with children, the Disclosure will indicate whether information is held on government department lists, held by the Department of Health and Department of Education and Skills of those who are banned from working with children. The Disclosure also includes information held by the Department of Health of those considered unsuitable to work with vulnerable adults.
Enhanced
These are for posts which involve a far greater degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults.
In general the type of work will involve regularly caring for, supervising, training or being in sole charge of such people. Examples include Independent Social Workers, Health Professionals, and Teacher, Scout or Guide leader
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