Why do you need criminal records checks?

Given the sector in which we work and to ensure the safeguarding of children in our care, I’m sure you’ll understand that employment is subject to a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and receipt of satisfactory references that cover all previous roles in the childcare sector. If there’s something in your background and history that may appear on a DBS check, please share this during the interview stage so that the team can determine if this would prevent employment as each case is risk assessed based on the individual circumstances. Not all criminal convictions would prevent employment.