Event Information:
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Thu07May202010:15 - 13:15RVA Community Place
POSTPONED: DBS Workshop for voluntary and community groups
Third Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ
This session has been postponed in view of our offices being closed in line with government guidance. We plan to rearrange the session for after July 2020. However, in the meantime you can access online safeguarding resources and training through our Coronavirus Community Acton page, or contact advice@rva.org.uk.
Voluntary and community groups provide much needed services, often to those who are most vulnerable in our communities. Anyone working with Children or vulnerable adults has a duty to ensure that safer recruitment practices are in place for their volunteers and staff.
It’s not always easy to understand just what DBS checks are needed (formerly CRB). This course will help you to gain an overview and understand what steps you should take to identify whether and to what level a DBS check is needed for your volunteers and staff.
The workshop will cover: This is a practical workshop and you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt.
- Why did we see a change from CRB to DBS and why is it important?
- What does ‘regulated activity’ mean and how to work out whether it applies to your volunteer/staff roles.
- The levels of DBS checks that can be requested.
- How to complete the DBS form.
- What is the update service, the benefits and how to sign up?
- What if the DBS shows your volunteers or staff have a criminal record or unspent convictions?
- Your responsibilities.
- Help, support and advice that is available.
Who should attend? This workshop is for anyone who works or volunteers for a voluntary and community group and is responsible for processing DBS checks, or supervises or manages others.
Cost: The cost is £10 per person which covers refreshments and printed materials. Ticket will go on sale when ther rescheduled event is announced.