DBS Checks and Screening Solutions for Local Authorities

Councils and local authorities provide some of the most essential services in our communities. These services are often relied upon by the most vulnerable members of our society. DBS Checks and background screening are an integral part of ensuring these services are run safely. Whether it’s licensing to childcare, social services to transport, we have experiencing providing screening solutions to make your life easier.

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Outsourcing Your Administration

Local authorities are responsible for processing hundreds, if not thousands, of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks each year. The time spent carrying out these checks quickly adds up. Outsourcing your DBS Checks to the experts at Personnel Checks can help you boost your team’s efficiencies and flexibility.

Our job is to understand exactly what you need and then tailor a service to help you claim back time for your team. The time you usually spend processing DBS applications can instead be spent focusing on keeping the essential services in your area running smoothly.

If you want to learn more, click the button below to book a free, no-obligation 30-minute with one of our experts.

Secure, Simple and Compliant

Providing background screening services for two decades, security has to be at the forefront of everything we do. Our paperless systems mean that people can only access the information they are authorised to access.

Our online system and customisable processes mean we can tailor screening solutions to suit your requirements. This keeps things simple and focused on your specific needs.

DBS Checks and background screening is a complex area of legislation. Its our business to know exactly how to remain compliant whilst running any kind of background check. Outsourcing to Personnel Checks means you can rest assured that all your screening is being handled in a legally compliant way.

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Why Personnel Checks

Personnel Checks are relied upon by 70+ local authorities across the UK to support them with their DBS and DVLA Check requirements. We understand the unique requirements of local authorities and the constraints they’re under. Our experience makes us the perfect DBS checking partner. Processing background checks for nearly two decades, we have one of the lowest error rates and fastest turnaround times of any screening business in the UK.

If you’re ready to talk about joining the thousands of other public and private sector organisations that trust us with their background screening compliance, get in touch! To request a callback, click the button below and one of our experts will get in touch with you asap. Alternatively, you can give us a call on 01254 355659 for a no-obligation consultation with an account manager.

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Frequently asked questions

The local authorities we have worked with in the past have generally stated a 6-8 week turnaround time for any level of DBS Check they submit. Once set up with a bespoke screening solution from us, this drops to around 9 days for an Enhanced DBS Check.
However, around 50% of our Standard and Enhanced DBS Submissions are completed in 5 days or less. Basic DBS Check submissions tend to be completed within 48 hours.
We offer a range of white-labelling services to ensure a streamlined experience for your applicants. White-labelled webpages, documents, emails and whatever else you might need.

If you’re looking for a solution that improves the experience of your applicants whilst saving you time and money, you’ve come to the right place!
As one of the UK’s leading Umbrella Bodies, we’re experts in every area where DBS Checks are involved. We have experience supporting local authorities with screening solutions for foster care, childcare, social care & housing, education as well as transport.
Taxi licensing is where we began our journey supporting local authorities. Our specialist taxi licensing department has now grown into its own business TaxiPlus. From DBS Checks, DVLA Checks, e-Knowledge tests and our bespoke safeguarding framework, we cover all aspects of the licensing process. You can find out more here.

DBS Checks are a key aspect of background screening but they aren’t the only thing we have on offer. We can also tailor solutions for DVLA Checks, Disclosure Scotland Checks (incl. PVG applications), adverse credit checks, international criminal record checks and many more!
To discuss the range of screening solutions we have on offer, get in touch! You can give us a call on 01254 355659.
We don’t believe anyone should be tied into a fixed-term contract. Our bespoke solutions are designed to have a positive impact on your team’s workload. Helping you gain time back and increase efficiency. We’re confident that the quality of the service we provide is enough to sustain an ongoing relationship.
We have been supporting some of our local authority partners for 15+ years. Their loyalty is based on the partnerships we have built together, not forced through a fixed-term contract.
We support some of the largest metropolitan authorities through to some of the smallest borough councils. Regardless of how many checks you might be running, we can tailor a process to suit your needs.

There is never a minimum volume commitment expected from our clients. Whether it’s ten checks a year or ten thousand, we have a screening solution to suit you.