Safeguarding: Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Checks
It is our Diocesan Policy to check all workers paid or volunteers that we are entitled to
check through an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
A DBS check applies to everyone who may have contact with children, young people or
vulnerable adults through a ‘Regulated Activity’. This is any activity of a specified nature
that involves contact with children or vulnerable adults frequently (once a week or more),
intensively (for four days or more in a 30-day period) or overnight (anytime between 2am
and 6am).
Others may meet a criteria for a check even when not involved in Regulated Activity but
work with people who may be vulnerable.
The criteria is explained in the Safer Recruitment document but you may choose to speak
with Sue or CCPAS for clarification.
DBS checks are now done in the parish by a nominated person(s) called a Lead Recruiter.
The checks are processed by CCPAS online but each applicant will receive their DBS
certificate through the post.
Contact:
Rosey Sanders, Safeguarding Administrator
M. Church House, Woodlands Court, Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, Truro, TR4 9NH
T: 01872 360044
E: rosey.sanders@truro.anglican.org
DBS National Customer Services
M: PO Box 110, Liverpool, L69 3EF
T: 0870 90 90 811
E: customerservices@dbs.gsi.gov.uk
Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS) www.ccpas.co.uk
Jill Raggett or John Atkins, 08451204549 (ext 204)
