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People & Talent

Safer Recruitment and DBS

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

The safer employment pages provide information relating to 

• Safe and fair recruitment,
• The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Safer employment and;
• Matters arising due to criminal convictions, cautions, or an individual's actions that may be the subject of a police investigation.

For more information on recruitment, please go to our Employee Journey pages.

CFRS Policies, Procedures, and Guidance

Safer Employment and Criminal Convictions Procedure

Appendix A - Pre-employment checks for safeguarding appointments

Appendix B - DBS Verification and Update Service Form 

Appendix C - Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

Appendix D - Risk Assessment, Cause for Concern

Appendix E - DBS Regulations, Types of Check Levels, and Regulated Activity

Appendix F - Internal Movers DBS Assessment

 

 

Suitability of Ex-Offenders

DBS Data Handling, Use, Storage, Retention, and Disposal 

Links for Support and Guidance

https://unlock.org.uk/disclosure-calculator/

https://www.nacro.org.uk/

https://unlock.org.uk/

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - Poster

NFCC Guidance

NFCC Guidance - Joint Guidance on DBS eligibility checks for FRA roles

NFCC Guidance - Managing Allegations

NFCC Guidance - Positive Disclosure Risk Assessment

NFCC Safeguarding Guidance fir Children, Young People, and Adults

NFCC News - DBS Announcement

Amnesty Disclosure Form

DBS Amnesty Form - Paper Copy

FAQs

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