About Us
Carmarthenshire.employmentcheck forms part of Carmarthenshire County Council's People Management Services. We are a registered Umbrella Body with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Checks are a critical part of the safeguarding process where individuals may have access to vulnerable adults and children or are undertaking certain prescribed roles.
The service we provide allows us to process multiple applications directly with the DBS through our online system. In addition to fulfilling the Councils own safeguarding requirements as one of the largest employers and service providers in the County we also offer this service to other businesses, voluntary organisations, contractors, charities and independent schools.
Some Of The Benefits Of Using This Service Include:
• Reducing the time and cost involved in administering your disclosure process
• No paper application forms to complete
• Eliminating data errors through the auto-validated online form
• No postal or courier services to use with access anywhere by PC, laptop, tablet or Smartphone
• A much shorter processing time – average turnaround time for DBS Disclosures is 5 working days.
Why Choose Us?
We deal with thousands of DBS applications each year and have significant experience and understanding of the DBS process as one of the County’s largest employers. The process and system we use is secure and approved by the DBS. We offer a professional competively priced and customer focused service which includes:
• a dedicated helpline,
• training and guidance,
• automated email notifications for DBS applicants and those responsible for verifying ID and managing the disclosure results/information.
• management information reports
• regular communication updates on changes and new initiatives.
How To Register As A New Customer?
If you would like to register to use our service then please write to us at;
The DBS Unit
Carmarthenshire County Council
People Management Services
Building 14
St David’s Park
Job’s Well Road
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 3HB
Once we have received your written request asking us to act as an Umbrella Body for your organisation, we will send you a new customer pack which contains our customer agreement and the relevant guidance.
If you need any further information about our service please do not hesitate to contact us at:
The DBS Unit
Email: CEDBS@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Tel: 01267 246792
https://carmarthenshire.employmentcheck.org.uk