Personnel Checks Launch New Update Service Management Feature
Blackburn, Lancs: Today, Personnel Checks, the UK’s highest customer-rated DBS Umbrella Body, are pleased to announce the launch of their new Update Service feature within the Personnel Checks platform.
The Personnel Checks Update Service feature enables organisations to:
Customise their applicant journeys to guide them through Update Service registration;
Automate Update Service Status Checks at set intervals;
Be informed if an employee’s DBS information has changed;
Import existing Update Service subscribers who have joined the organisation; and,
Save time and money by not having to repeat unnecessary DBS Checks;
Development was led by Personnel Checks’ Chief Technical Officer, Simon Henderson. Commenting on the launch, Simon said:
“Being able to manage the Update Service through Personnel Checks is another step towards the one login, one dashboard solution that we’re building here. We’ve been testing the feature for several months with some of our local authority partners and the response has been incredible. Streamlining compliance and reducing the volume of DBS Applications is saving them significant amounts of time and money!”
Echoing these sentiments was Personnel Checks’ Managing Director, Jack Mellor:
“Our mission as a business is to create a screening platform that makes it easier for us all to keep our working worlds safe. Being able to manage Update Service Status Checks within Personnel Checks not only centralises all of your DBS data, but gives you the most relevant DBS information almost instantly. It’s far more efficient and makes using the Update Service as a large employer incredibly easy.”
What is the DBS Update Service?
The Update Service is a digital subscription service provided by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). It lets holders of Standard and Enhanced DBS Certificates keep their DBS information up to date. This information can then be provided to employers to view so they can confirm the DBS Certificate is still valid.
The Update Service was introduced in 2013 to reduce the need for employers to carry out multiple DBS Checks of the same type for their staff members. It also allows DBS Certificate holders to move between roles (within the same workforce) without having to complete a new DBS Check.
This means the Update Service:
Saves time for employers and DBS applicants
Minimizes costs for DBS Checks
Gives employers up-to-date information as and when they need it
What’s Next?
Personnel Checks’ in-house tech team are always pushing improvements and new ways to streamline background screening. Development updates will be released via email and social media. Be sure to sign up for the Personnel Checks mailing list and socials to make sure you’re kept in the loop!
For more information about anything in this article, or how Personnel Checks’ screening solutions can help you, get in touch! You can give us a call on 01254 355688 or drop us an email at letstalk@personnelchecks.co.uk
About Personnel Checks Ltd.: Personnel Checks are a leading UK DBS Umbrella Body based in Blackburn, Lancashire, operating nationally. Founded in 2004, Personnel Checks have processed hundreds of thousands of DBS and background checks for thousands of UK businesses. Personnel Checks are the highest-rated DBS Umbrella Body on Trustpilot with over 9000 reviews.