06/07/2026
Across every sector, safeguarding is fundamental to building trust. Whether you’re an employer, recruiter, HR professional, or volunteer manager, knowing how to apply DBS checks and safer recruitment principles correctly helps protect both people and organisations.
As part of National Employability Week, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday 9 July, offering practical guidance on how DBS checks work and how safer recruitment supports confident, fair hiring decisions.
What the Webinar Covers
This live session will explore:
It’s an opportunity to hear directly from DBS experts, ask questions, and strengthen your understanding of safeguarding responsibilities across all employment settings.
Before or after the webinar, you can find clear, step‑by‑step guidance on the Essex Safeguarding e‑Portal:
DBS Checking – Explains eligibility, check types, and good practice
https://www.e-portal-essex.co.uk/safeguarding/dbs-checking
Safer Recruitment – Outlines how to advertise roles, shortlist, interview, and make safe decisions
https://www.e-portal-essex.co.uk/safeguarding/safer-recruitment
These resources help organisations apply consistent safeguarding standards and make confident, compliant recruitment choices.
You can view the full event listing and register via LinkedIn:
National Employability Week – DBS Checking & Safer Recruitment
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/disclosure-and-barring-service_join-us-on-thursday-9th-july-for-a-webinar-activity-7475486868705456128–nAF?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAAj9CvwB61yk7QQAOXmNgo91FmqFIUrdMCk&utm_campaign=copy_link
This webinar is open to all — from employers and HR teams to volunteer coordinators and trustees — and offers valuable insight into how DBS checks underpin safer recruitment across every sector.
