Comprehensive Criminal Records Checking Services at Gaddum Centre, Celebrating 177 Years
The Gaddum Centre in Greater Manchester proudly celebrates 177 years of dedicated service to the voluntary sector. We provide essential Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks to ensure that individuals working with vulnerable groups are properly vetted. Services include CRB checks for paid employees and free checks for volunteers. Our expertise also covers safe recruitment practices, safeguarding, and access to ongoing training and guidance. Trust us for your CRB needs and ensure a safe environment for all.
Comprehensive Criminal Records Checking Services at Gaddum Centre, Celebrating 177 Years
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Criminal Records Checking Service "Gaddum Centre celebrating 177 years of work in Greater Manchester" A dedicated service for Manchester’s voluntary sector
Background Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks • People who work with defined vulnerable people/groups are required to be assessed as suitable to do so before starting the work by their employers • One tool to assist with this is by checking who they say they are and conducting a CRB check on them • Some individuals are barred automatically from working with vulnerable people (on barred lists) • Others have a conviction history or have information held on them by the police that needs to be scrutinised before making a suitability decision
Background Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks • The Criminal Records Bureau was set up in 2002 as a result of recommendations in the Police Act 1997 • Registered bodies are organisation allowed to conduct CRB checks on qualifying individuals • From September 10th 2012 people can be checked at an enhanced level and against the barred lists at just enhanced level, standard level or basic level – this is dependant on their role (based on 2 pieces of legislation) • Applicants must have their identities verified as part of a CRB check
Services Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks • CRB checks for paid employees cost a fee (volunteers are free – dependant on definition) • Registered bodies that conduct CRB checks for other organisations are called Umbrella Bodies • Most Umbrella Bodies charge an administration fee for processing CRB applications this is on top of the CRB fees • Additional services vary from Umbrella Bodies – like conviction advice, online guidance, training etc……
Services – CRB Manchester Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks • Free volunteer (paper process) CRB checks for all organisations signed up to Manchester Volunteer Centre (low costs for electronic applications and validation checks) • Free training on CRB processes and Identity checking • Competitive rates for paid employee CRB checks • Access to fast and cheap electronic application process • Advice on disclosure interpretation
Services – CRB Manchester Safe Recruitment Process • Free training on Safe Recruitment Best Practice • Expertise and links to both Vulnerable Adult and Children’s Safeguarding bodies • Access to online guidance and policy templates • Access to advice on decision making in Safe Recruitment and Safe Employment legislation • Consultancy on Safe Recruitment development • Up to date information, news and networking
Future Protection of Freedoms Bill 2012 • One central organisation Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) • Development of portable CRB certificate system • Movement of disclosure certificate belonging to individual rather than employing organisation? • Note of caution! It only takes one incident to adjust the direction of change
Contact – CRB Manchester E-Mail: crb@gaddumcentre.co.uk Web: www.crbmanchester.co.uk Tel No. 0161 214 3923
