CRB Services
RCPA Ltd is registered with the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) as an “Umbrella Body” for undertaking Criminal Records Checks on behalf of those who are unable to do it themselves. Any organisation carrying out less than 100 CRB checks per annum does not meet the minimum threshold requirements of registration with the CRB and therefore has to use the services of an Umbrella Body.
As an Umbrella Body our role is to:
• Check and validate the information provided by the applicant on the application form
• Ensure the application form is fully completed and the information it contains is accurate
• Countersign application forms to confirm the organisation has an entitlement to access criminal record information
• Comply with the Code of Practice
How does the CRB check work?
Anyone working with children and vulnerable adults, or in regulated activity as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Act (SVGA), should have a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure before they are offered employment.
If an organisation wishes to apply for CRB checks as part of their recruitment process they must be entitled to ask exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 Exceptions Order 1975.
A Disclosure is a document containing information held by the police and government departments. It can be used by employers and voluntary organisations to make safer recruitment decisions. There are two types of Disclosure – Standard and Enhanced.
Once an organisation has requested that RCPA Ltd carry out CRB checks on their behalf we will issue them with the relevant documentation including:
• CRB Application forms
• Copies of our Policy documents
• The CRB Code of Practice
• Guidance notes on completing the application form
• A list of identity verification documentation required by applicants
Fees
Standard Disclosure costs: £26 + admin charge (£8 non-members/£5 members - as of 01.01.10)
Enhanced Disclosure costs: £44 + admin charge (£8 non-members/£5 members - as of 01.01.10)
If ISA Adult First (formerly PoVA First) is required in addition to an Enhanced Disclosure it is charged at an additional admin fee of £6.
Using our Service
To find out more about using our Umbrella Body CRB service please contact Jenny Critchard, our Administrative Officer on 01823 351630 or email admin@rcpa.org.uk
NEWS UPDATE - Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS)
From 12 October 2009, new measures will be introduced to help prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or volunteer work with children or vulnerable adults. This is called the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
RCPA Ltd has compiled guidance on the new Vetting and Barring Scheme, as applicable to it's clients and members, which is available to download below.
Download RCPA Vetting and Barring Scheme Guidance
For further information or guidance please visit the CRB website.