Cavity Dental Staff Agency Ltd T/S Cavity DBS Checks Ex – Offenders Policy

  • As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Cavity DBS Checks complies fully with the code of practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
  • Cavity DBS Checks undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
  • Cavity DBS Checks can only ask an individual to provide details of convictions and cautions that we are legally entitled to know about. Where a DBS certificate at either standard or enhanced level can legally be requested (where the position is one that is included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended, and where appropriate Police Act Regulations as amended)
  • Cavity DBS Checks can only ask an individual about convictions and cautions that are not protected.Cavity DBS Checks is committed to the fair treatment of its users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
  • Cavity DBS Checks has a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, which is made available to all DBS applicants at the start of the recruitment process.
  • Cavity DBS Checks actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
  • An application for a criminal record check is only submitted to DBS after a thorough risk assessment has indicated that one is both proportionate and relevant to the position concerned.
  • Cavity DBS Checks ensures that all those in Cavity DBS Checks who are involved in the DBS application process have been suitably trained to identify and assess the relevance and circumstances of offences. We also ensure that they have received appropriate guidance and training in the relevant legislation relating to the employment of ex-offenders, e.g. the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
  • Cavity DBS Checks makes every subject of a criminal record check submitted to DBS aware of the existence of the code of practice and makes a copy available on request