A basic disclosure is an official document that supports their answer. Disclosure scotland basic checks and the information revealed by them the university of cambridge uses disclosure scotland to conduct basic disclosures basic criminal record checks for individuals who are applying for certain posts. Disclosure scotland scottish information commissioner. Acceptable identification for disclosure scotland purposes basic disclosure applications when submitting a basic disclosure application, three forms of identification should be provided, one of which must include photographic id passport preferably and one must. Valid passport any nationality valid photo identity card eu countries only hm forces id card uk. Personnel checks are pleased to announce that disclosure scotland. Disclosure services is funded by the scottish government to support the voluntary sector with processing disclosure checks.
The disclosure scotland pvg scheme application or existing pvg scheme member application must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. This disclosures service is designed to support the scout association in its recruitment and safeguarding by enabling them to submit criminal record disclosure applications to the disclosure and barring service dbs, disclosure scotland andor accessni as appropriate. Disclosure scotland make no charge for volunteer applications. Please also scan and email with the application form, the 3 forms of id required, one of which must be. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at disclosure scotland. The lobbying disclosure act of 1995, as amended by the honest leadership and open government act of 2007, requires all active registrants to file quarterly activity reports with the clerk of the u. Disclosure scotland spt corporate information strathclyde. Cheques should be made payable to disclosure scotland. Disclosure services you must now complete identification sections on application forms. Disclosure scotland disclosure scotland is a service provided by the scottish government to manage and operate the disclosure service in scotland as provided for in part v of the police act 1997. Disclosure services have been processing background checks since 2002. Disclosure scotland pvg scheme the protecting vulnerable groups scheme pvg scheme is the membership scheme which was introduced to replace and improve upon the disclosure arrangements for staff who work with vulnerable groups. In order to make an online application for a basic disclosure your current address must be in the united kingdom and you must have been resident at.
If yes your national insurance number should be provided and entered in section b24 in the format of ab 12 34 56 c. Guidance software, now opentext, is the maker of encase, the gold standard in forensic security. If transunion, disclosure scotlands partner agency, are not able to verify your identity online, youll need to send a copy of your identity. Certain disclosures have a cost associated to them for example basic.
Together we are making the connections that matter to find new paths to growth through disruption. It is designed to help employers make safer recruitment and appointment decisions in relation to paid and unpaid work. Your employer may not accept a basic disclosure check if its from the wrong service. Form to request a paper application for basic, standard or enhanced disclosure from disclosure scotland. Disclosure scotland will notify all organisations for whom you are doing regulated work if you are placed under consideration for listing or become barred. Intellectual property and technology risks associated with international business operations. Guidance notes for completing a disclosure scotland application. For a basic disclosure for a job in england or wales, apply to the disclosure and barring service. Details of the current fees can be found on the disclosure scotland website. B1 pvg scheme id enter your pvg scheme membership number. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Signatoryidentification checker guidance volunteer scotland.
Thats 150 years of our firm supporting businesses to grow, supporting our people to achieve and supporting our communities to thrive. Basic disclosure application process disclosure scotland. Cdps work with water security motivates companies to disclose and reduce their environmental impacts by using the power of investors and customers. The firstquarter report is due april 20, 2017, covering january 1, 2017 through march. Employment agencies and personnel suppliers should use the employer referral form. Personnel checks keep all customers informed of every stage of the process and have the facility to allow the application form to be completed either online or on paper. A disclosure scotland application form must be completed by the applicant and the check takes approximately 2 weeks to be processed once the application form is received. Guidance software had offices in brazil, chicago, houston, new york city, san francisco. Stage 2 how to verify id full details of the id you need to see are contained in the chart set out in appendix 5 and also the ebulk guide for applicants. The data cdp collects helps influential decision makers to reduce risk, capitalize on opportunities and drive action towards a more sustainable world. Regulatory bodies should use the regulatory body referral form. Well help you get started, process your forms and provide advice, guidance and training. The pnc police national computer is searched to obtain this information. Many referrals to disclosure scotland come from employers, but referrals can also be sent by regulatory bodies, employment agencies, personnel suppliers and courts.
In addition to seeing document evidence of id in accordance with this guidance, it will. All contractors are required to ensure that persons they employ on regulated work are members of the pvg. The fourthquarter report is due january 22, 2018, covering october 1, 2017 through. Basic disclosure application process disclosure scotland step 1. Xc2605 existing pvg scheme member application guidance notes. Sep 04, 2017 a list of responsible organisations and their responsibilities.
From january 2018, if you need a basic disclosure check for a job in england and wales, you should apply to the disclosure and barring service dbs. In order to make an online application for a basic disclosure your current address must be in the united kingdom and you must have been resident at this address for more than 6 months. Disclosure scotland checks and shares information about peoples criminal records. Jan 23, 2020 many referrals to disclosure scotland come from employers, but referrals can also be sent by regulatory bodies, employment agencies, personnel suppliers and courts. If you dont tell disclosure scotland about these changes you. The changes from 81 fr 54732 will go into effect on 15 november 2016.
If you permanently stop working with children or protected adults in the church of scotland you must advise disclosure scotland by email. This was developed under the guidance of the scottish government, following the enactment of part v of the police act 1997 and commenced on 29 th april 2002. You will be required to produce, for your safeguarding coordinator, one form of photographic id and one form of address id. Acceptable identification for disclosure scotland purposes basic disclosure applications when submitting a basic disclosure application, three forms of identification should be provided, one of which must include photographic id passport preferably and one must include the applicants address details, e. I interviewed at disclosure scotland glasgow, scotland in january 2016. This helps organisations to employ the right people for certain types of work, like working with children or protected adults. Ebulk guide for diocese of exeter dbs evidence checkers. If you need a basic disclosure for a job or volunteering role in scotland, use this service, which is provided by disclosure scotland. Applicants guidelines existing pvg scheme member application. You can apply for a basic disclosure online or by completing a paper form. Disclosure scotland is an executive agency of the scottish government, providing criminal records disclosure services for employers and voluntary sector organisations. A list of responsible organisations and their responsibilities. Disclosure scotland details shown on the dashboard. Applying for admission as a trainee law society of scotland.
Please give us your feedback on how we can improve this service. When submitting a basic disclosure application, three forms of identification should be provided, one of which must include photographic id passport preferably and one must include the applicants address details, e. The applicant and id verifier can complete their application form at any. Existing pvg scheme member application scottish archery. If youre applying for a job or voluntary position, you may have seen the terms pvg or disclosure scotland bandied around. Until very recently, this was the type of check carried out on people working or volunteering with children or other vulnerable people, until that sort of checking was replaced by the protecting vulnerable groups pvg scheme. How to register your organisation with disclosure scotland to check your. A basic disclosure scotland check is a certificate highlights any unspent convictions on an individuals criminal record. This is the form that accompanies a full pvg scheme application. Disclosure scotland will continuously update the records they hold about you so that any new vetting information e.
If you are barred from regulated work or are under formal consideration for listing, you must tell disclosure scotland within 1 month if you change your. Disclosure means sharing sensitive personal information. Guidance notes for completion of the disclosure registration application mygov. Jan 09, 2017 personnel checks is an approved registered body for disclosure scotland and currently process thousands of basic disclosure checks through the organisation, every year.
It is important that you refer to the guidance notes for the correct completion of these sections. Applying in england and wales if you need a basic disclosure for a job in england or wales, apply to the disclosure and barring service. A disclosure scotland application form must be completed by the applicant and the check takes approximately 2 weeks to be processed once the. Disclosurebasic lets employers confirm whether an employee has a current criminal conviction or not. Volunteer scotland jubilee house forthside way stirling fk8 1qz.
Id number to use when they countersign a disclosure application. Guidance notes application to join the pvg scheme page 5 additional information b23b24 do you have a national insurance number mark an x in the appropriate box. United medicare has the expertise to provide this disclosure scotland checking service for your business or organisation. About us disclosure services industry leaders in dbs. The information is taken directly from the police national computer and printed on an official disclosure certificate issued by disclosure scotland. Register your organisation with disclosure scotland mygov. Guidance software endpoint security, incident response. The police checking process for applicants to work with children or vulnerable groups in scotland is different from other parts of the uk, and the organisation which administers the checks and sends out the certificates is called disclosure scotland. Dbs check, crb check, basic disclosure check online crb direct. Crb direct dbs check, crb check, basic disclosure check. Personnel checks is an approved registered body for disclosure scotland and currently process thousands of basic disclosure checks through the organisation, every year.
Any person can apply for a basic disclosure in their own name. This support is free to qualifying voluntary organisations. Through a series of stakeholder events, disclosure scotland learnt that customers wanted a more effective way of seeing how well their application was advancing through the process. The type of check to be used depends on the voluntary or paid work youre doing. Disclosure application form the applicant must complete part a, part b, part c and d1. Whilst overseas applicants may still apply with disclosure scotland it must be by way of a paper form which can be requested here, guidance on the disclosure scotland paper form can be found here.
If you have insufficient identity documents, please contact the disclosure scotland information line on 0870 609 6006 for further guidance. From january 2018, if you need a basic disclosure check for a job in england and wales, you should apply. The most detailed type of police check carried out in scotland is the enhanced disclosure. Confidential treatment applications submitted pursuant to rules 406 and 24b2. Guidance notes for completing a disclosure scotland. Disclosure scotland will not accept online applications from applicants who are not currently residing in the uk. Please do not send it directly to disclosure scotland. About us disclosure services industry leaders in dbs check. If you are a pvg scheme member and you change your name or gender, you must tell disclosure scotland within 3 months of doing so. If a person on the protecting vulnerable groups scheme causes harm to a child or protected adult, their employer has to report it. Disclosure scotland doesnt monitor people with basic disclosure, so the certificate is only valid when its created and not for a specific length of time. Crbs and disclosure scotland takes the protection of your personal information. A responsible organisation ro is an organisation registered with the dbs to submit basic checks through a web service.
The service is available even to those who are not scottish residents. Guidance notes existing pvg scheme24 09 inverclyde. You can apply for dbs basic checks by visiting the website of a responsible organisation. Disclosure services is funded by the scottish government to support the voluntary sector with processing disclosure checks well help you get started, process your forms and provide advice, guidance and training.