Criminal record check in the UK

Why a criminal record check?

As a part of the recruitment process you may be asked to apply for a CRB (criminal record bureau) check especially if you are looking for job placement as a paid employee or as a volunteer for an organisation and your work duties 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 necessary for an adoptive parent. A CRB check may also be required for a range of other types of job or licences.

There are 3 types of disclosure certificates – Enhanced, Standard and Basic.

1. You need Enhanced Disclosure Certificate if you are applying for a job position involving regular contacts with underage, adults under risk and elderly people.
   Position examples: nurse, medical dr., teacher, care assistant, etc.
   Please note: All candidates applying for the Camp USA programme must obtain an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.
2. Acquire Standard Disclosure Certificate for top management positions involved into public or private financial sector.
   Position examples: company director, credit controller, cashier, accountant, etc.
3. For any other positions or in case of foreign issues apply for Basic Disclosure Certificate.
   Position examples: openings outside UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, all other positions not specified above.

You can order Basic Disclosure online only if you are a UK resident for the last 12 months.

How to apply:

1. Choose proper Disclosure Certificate (if you are not sure, please ask GC Coordinator to assist you. We will need your current address and purpose for Disclosure Certificate).
2. Make a payment for Disclosure Certificate and provide your current postal address.
3. Our Coordinator will send you a hard copy of application form with instruction, what exactly needs to be done (unless you are eligible to apply online).

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.

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