DBS Checks
DBS Checks
What are DBSs?
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. It replaces the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).
A DBS check is a report from the police which details any and all entries the police have on their system for you. This is just a formality for most people and is purely a precautionary measure to ensure children and young people are safe on their activities. The search is for relevant records, so, for instance, there is no need to worry if you want to work with children but have a speeding ticket!
Momentum is an umbrella organisation with the Disclosure Barring Service allowing small organisations to undertake DBS applications for the staff and volunteers through us. Members have a reduction in the costs of DBS applications. No minimum number of applications required.
NB: We carry out DBS checks for Child Workforce. For Adult Workforce, please contact Charity Backroom.
Momentum is now offering an online DBS application service in addition to the paper DBS application service. Our prices are detailed in our tables below.
Paper DBS Checks
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DBS Check – price per application |
Members |
Non-Members* |
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Standard DBS Check |
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|---|---|---|
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For a volunteer |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
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For a paid employee |
£36.00 |
£46.00 |
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Enhanced DBS Check |
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For a volunteer |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
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For a paid employee |
£54.00 |
£64.00 |
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Evidence checking by Momentum |
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For the Voluntary Sector |
Free |
£5.00 per application |
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For the Commercial Sector |
N/A |
£15.00 per application |
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Fee charged by Momentum for applications needing to be returned |
£3.00 per application |
£3.00 per application |
* Non-members will be expected to pay for their DBS checks in advance (i.e with the application).
Online DBS Checks
The process involves groups / organisations having a DBS Agreement which can be obtained from Momentum. It is also a requirement for the group / organisation to have policies, as outlined in the Agreement, in place and copies to be held by Momentum. Momentum has sample policy documents to help you with this. A registration form will need to be completed in order for your online account to be set up. Please note this will take a minimum of 7 working days.
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Set-up an online DBS account |
Members |
Non-Members |
|---|---|---|
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Online service set up fee |
£20.00 |
£35.00 |
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Webinar training session |
£35.00 |
£60.00 |
|
DBS Check – price per application |
Members |
Non-members |
|
Standard DBS Check |
||
|---|---|---|
|
For a volunteer |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
|
For a paid employee |
£36.00 |
£46.00 |
|
Enhanced DBS Check |
||
|
For a volunteer |
£10.00 |
£15.00 |
|
For a paid employee |
£54.00 |
£64.00 |
|
Evidence checking by Momentum |
||
|
For the Voluntary Sector |
Free |
£5.00 per application |
Training and Account Activation details
In order to start using the online DBS service you will need to complete an online training course (webinar). This can be completed on your own computer at your home or work address. You will need to have access to the internet and a phone.
Here are the details of Momentum’s Online DBS Webinar Training Sessions. The account activation date is when you will be able to start processing online DBS applications. If you wish to complete the online webinar please complete a Momentum Training Booking Form and return it to training@momentumnorfolk.org.uk
It would be appreciated if webinar bookings could be made at least 3 weeks prior to the webinar date in order for the necessary administration to be completed prior to the webinar date.
Becoming an Evidence Checker
Organisations acting as an evidence checker on behalf of Momentum (Norfolk) must have attended our DBS Evidence Checking course. Momentum (Norfolk) will no longer be allowed to accept DBS forms from those who have not attended.
If you are interested in becoming an Evidence Checker for your group / organisation, book your place on one of the workshops in our Training Hub.
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Course |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Evidence Checking Workshop |
Thursday 12th July 2018 |
2pm to 4.30pm |
Norwich |
£10 |
DBS update service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update service lets applicants keep their DBS certificates up to date online and allows employers to check a certificate online. Registration lasts for 1 year and is free for volunteer positions and £13 per year for paid positions (payable by debit or credit card only).
If you require any further assistance / clarification on this please do not hesitate to contact us.