Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks and Recruitment Practices

This session will provide staff with an overview of the Disclosure and Barring Service and how to request criminal record checks for eligible roles within the University.

• Departmental Administrators and any other University staff dealing with recruitment
• Further details regarding PPD's eligibility criteria are available

• to promote a better understanding of DBS checks, including the types of checks and when they are required
• to provide guidance on how to assess eligibility of roles for DBS checks
• to provide guidance on the required recruitment practices when requesting DBS checks
• to give practical guidance to staff on completing DBS forms correctly

One session of two hours

• Recruitment and Selection Skills