On this page you will find information, forms and guidance on Diocesan Safe Recruitment process and DBS applications in accordance with the diocesan safe recruitment policy and procedure:
If you have further queries or issues with DBS processing, or are unsure of the application you need to allow volunteers in your parish, please contact the DBS team on dbsadmin@rcdow.org.uk or call 020 7798 9352.
Please note: all DBS ID verifications are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – to arrange an appointment please email dbsadmin@rcdow.org.uk. There are no drop-in or walk-in appointments available.
Safe Recruitment Guidance
Online DBS Applications
Original DBS Certificate carried out by RCDOW
Non-UK Paid Applicant:
Additional Forms for paper applications:
Digitally editable forms:
Please send completed DBS applications via email to: dbssubmissions@safeguardrcdow.org.uk
Codes of Conduct for Parish Volunteers
Diocesan Volunteer Role Descriptions
CSSA Guidance on DBSs
National DBS Guidance
- Revised Code of Practice for DBS Registered Persons
- GOV.UK DBS Privacy Policies
- GOV.UK ID verification
- GOV.UK DBS Checks for working with children in places of worship
- GOV.UK DBS Guidance Leaflets
Disclaimer
Throughout our section, you will find links to external websites. Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly and ensure these links are accurate, up to date, and relevant. However, the Safeguarding Service does not take responsibility for pages maintained by external providers.
If you come across any external links that do not work, we would be grateful if you could report them to the web content team or email: safeguardingadmin@rcdow.org.uk