Safer Recruitment, Right to Work, 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)
• Right to Work
Safer Recruitment, Right to Work, and DBS Procedure
The Safer Recruitment, Right to Work, and DBS Procedure covers all recruitment and employment in the service.
In this procedure you will find:
- Information about Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA)
- Information about Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
- Information on DBS and checks
- Positive Disclosure and Risk Assessment Process
- DBS Data Handling
- Right to Work
This procedure should be used along side the Resourcing and Talent Guidance around safe recruitment and pre-employment.
Safer Recruitment, Right to Work, and DBS Procedure (WORD)
Risk Assessments
The below risk assessments are samples only.
Risk Assessments should be requested from Resourcing, who will advice on the process.
Right to Work Checklist 2025
Support for Candidates and Employees
CFRS DBS Declaration Form - for pre-employment
The below forms are samples of what we use. To issue a correct version, you should contact Resourcing.
DBS Privacy Policies - Disclosure and Barring Service
Individual Rights Policy (link)
Standard and Enhanced DBS Check Privacy Policy (link)
Barring Privacy Policy (link)
Internal DBS Checks - Refusal Process
DBS Refusals/Concerns Procedure (word)
Please contact HR for support on the above procedure.