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Personnel Checks is the UK’s top-rated background check provider, offering comprehensive checks for businesses and individuals nationwide. We prioritise compliance, speed, and value, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free experience with no set-up fees, contracts, or hidden costs - just simple, pay-as-you-go pricing.

We support businesses of all sizes, from small employers needing a single check to large enterprises seeking strategic screening partnerships. Whatever your business needs, we have a solution tailored for you.

With over 800 Registered Bodies working with the Disclosure and Barring Service, we’re proud to be rated the best by people like you. Start submitting DBS applications in as little as 30 minutes on the most user-friendly DBS platform available.

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DBS Checks - All levels

An online DBS Check is a vital tool giving employers the info they need to make safe and effective recruitment decisions. For over 20 years, Personnel Checks have been assisting businesses and individuals across the nation to get their DBS checks.

Our dedicated team provide expert advice and 5-star service to ensure a streamlined screening experience, and unlike our competitors, we have no set up fee or hidden costs.

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Right to Work Checks

Right-to-Work Checks are a mandatory requirement for all UK employers. ID documents must be accurately verified to confirm whether someone is legally permitted to work in the UK. Failure to complete RTW Checks can severely impact your business.

Our digital Right to Work solution allows employers to capture full auditable data whether you use digital identity verification or manual ID methods.

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Online Id Verification

Tired of manually checking candidate documents? Automate your document checking with Online ID Verification!

Quick, secure and accurate, it’s the modern way to complete ID verification for DBS Checks. Online ID Verification allows the ID Verification process for DBS applications to be completed digitally, within Personnel Checks. Your applicants simply upload their ID via our portal and technology does the rest!

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Adverse Financial

Adverse Financial Checks help employers assess whether a candidate has any financial history that could present a risk in certain roles.

Using trusted data sources, these checks identify issues such as County Court Judgments (CCJs), bankruptcy, Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), and other relevant financial records.,This enables businesses to make informed hiring decisions, reduce financial risk, and ensure candidates meet the requirements of roles involving financial responsibility.

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Social Media Checks

Social Media Checks help employers assess a candidate’s online presence responsibly and ethically.

Using a combination of AI and human oversight, these checks review publicly available content to identify potential risks, such as discriminatory behaviour, violence, or other reputational concerns.

This ensures businesses can make informed hiring decisions, protect their brand reputation, and promote a safe, inclusive workplace.

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DVLA Checks

If driving is part of your business, DVLA Checks are essential to ensure both safety and compliance.

DVLA checks allow you to view an individual’s licence validity, any disqualifications, penalty points or offences and any vehicles the licence holder can legally drive.

They give you the information you need to keep your business protected from poor or illegal driving.

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Industry Leading Technology

Reduce admin time and cost with advanced features like DBS Update Service Status Checks and Online ID Verification through our in-house market leading platform.

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With our dedicated applicant support team and streamlined application process, you can be confident your candidates are in good hands.

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Enjoy expert support from the highest-rated customer service agents in the industry and always know where you stand with your compliance.

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