CRB Umbrella Body
EM Direct 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 so has to use the services of an Umbrella Body.
As a Registered Body our role is to:
- Check and validate the information provided by the applicant on the application form
- Establish the true identity of the applicant, through the examination of a range of documents using guidance provided by the CRB
- Ensure the application form is fully completed and the information it contains is accurate
- Countersign application forms to confirm the organization has an entitlement to access criminal record information
- Comply with the Code of Practice.
How does the CRB check work?
Anyone having regular contact with children and vulnerable adults 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 2 types of Disclosure – Standard and Enhanced.
Once an organisation has requested EM Direct to 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 and
- Guidance notes on completing the application form
- A list of identity verification documentation required by applicants.
Using our Service
To find out more about using our Umbrella Body service please contact Linden Bailey, our Office Manager on 01476 512780 (Ext 314).
