Criminal record check in the UK

Why do a criminal record check?

Also known as “Disclosure”, a criminal record check is now an absolute "must do" in the recruitment process for the majority of private and government organisations involved in health care and any activities that put the applicant in close contact with children or disabled adults. The purpose of the criminal background check is to help employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors to identify candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.

Criminal record check from the job seeker’s perspective:

As a part of the recruitment process you may be asked to apply for a CRB (criminal record bureau) check especially if you are going to work as a paid employee or as a volunteer for an organisation and your work will bring you into contact with vulnerable members of society. Job placements where the disclosure certificate is required may include work as a teacher, care worker, scout & guide leader, registered childminder, sports coach, youth club worker or foster carer. It is also necessary for an adoptive parent. A CRB check may also be required for a range of other types of job or licences.

How does the CRB Disclosure benefit you?

Potential employers will look upon candidates bearing the appropriate Disclosure certificate more favourably. It is essential to undertake this security check in order to appear to be serious about your choice of profession. The certificate is often used as an extra selling point at the interview stage to prove that you have NO criminal convictions. If looking for an overseas job placement, you will be able to take the Disclosure with you in order to provide it on demand and save the time of the potential employer

Global Choices is a registered body with Disclosure Scotland. Global Choices will comply with the Data Protection law and will take every precaution to protect your data.

To apply for a criminal record check in the UK or to get more information Contact Us.

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