CRB Checks for a Secure Workplace

An organization registered to access the Disclosure service is a Registered Body

. They can validate information provided by a work applicant, establish true identity of the applicant and ensure that the information on the application is accurate. As an Umbrella Body, they may also check the prospective employees from an organisation that is not a Registered Body. A Registered Body must comply with the CRB's Code of Practice. The Code of Practice is to govern the use of the CRB report. Information is to be used for the recruitment of ex-offenders and should protect applicants with non-relevant past convictions from unfair discrimination. The Registered Body must ensure that the information received is properly protected and destroyed after a certain period of time. This is usually, less than six months. They should also not misuse any information they have gained through the check. If this code is seen violated, the Registered Body can have their CRB check rights terminated. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders (ROA) Act 1974, applying to England, Scotland and Wales, once a convicted person has served time in prison and not re-offended for a period of years, depending on the offence, he or she need not disclose their criminal past. There are exceptions to this including applications for a position working with children or the elderly or infirm. Registered Bodies and Umbrella Bodies are entitled to ask exempted questions of the ROA.

CRB checks are required by European federal law for anyone applying to work with children or vulnerable adults. This includes healthcare providers, teachers, daycare workers and counsellors. Self-employed professionals and individuals do not have access to CRB reports, however, once a check is done, both the individual and the employer receives a copy. There are two main types of CRB checks: the Standard Disclosure, which includes police files and official reprimands and the Enhanced Disclosure which is for working with children. There is a fee for a CRB check which is paid by the individual applying for a job. If the job is offered, the employer may reimburse them.

It is important for many business sectors to remove any risk when employing new staff by conducting a CRB check. Retailers, equipment suppliers, maintenance providers, medical staff and financial institutions should also seek screening of applicants. Along with CRB checks there are credit checks, employment history, residency verification and any reference information. If individuals have difficulty filling out CRB check forms, the employers will be happy to help them. The aim of CRB checks is to make the workplace safe and protect children and vulnerable adults from offenders with a criminal history in that area. CSIProtected.com is a Leicestershire based Security Consultancy who can provide Personnel Vetting and CRB Checks

CRB Checks for a Secure Workplace

By: Tim Capper

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