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.

DBS Service Roll-Out 2023/24 - Guidance and Documents

Guidance for Managers viewing DBS Certificates

 

Appendix 1 - DBS Application Pack Checklist

Appendix 2 - DBS Applicant Valid Identity Documents

Appendix 3 - DBS Proof of Identity Document Checklist

Appendix 4 - DBS Verification and Update Service Form - For Managers to complete

Appendix 5 - CFRS Positive Disclosure Risk Assessment - Blank Template (WORD)

 

DBS Refusal/Concerns Procedure

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 for Children, Young People, and Adults

NFCC News - DBS Announcement

Links for Support and Guidance

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

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

https://unlock.org.uk/

FAQs

FAQs

Safer Employment and Criminal Convictions Procedure and Appendices

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 - Positive Disclosure Risk Assessment

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

Appendix F - Internal Movers DBS Assessment

 

 

Recruitment and Support for Ex-Offenders

Suitability of Ex-Offenders

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - Poster

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

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

DBS Privacy Notice Declaration