If you’re a Membership Secretary who wishes to access the online DBS system and verify an application go to Personnel Checks.
We’ve recently migrated to a new platform, if you do not have a login or are unsure of how to use the platform email leanne.powell@woodcraft.org.uk.
ID documents must be witnessed either in person or via video call. ID documents witnessed by video call this must be seen in person within a couple weeks of the application being submitted to the DBS. You should not use scans, photos or photocopies to verify a members identity.
To verify an applicants ID you’ll need:
- Your personal login details for the website. Please contact head office if you’ve not received your activation email to create your login for the site.
- Details of the applicants ID (either the physical ID or a completed ‘ID checking form’ available to view in our Online DBS guidance.
- Guidance on processing sensitive DBS applications (transgender & non-binary members)
Once you’ve verified a members application it will be sent to the Disclosure & Barring Service for processing. Details of the DBS certificate will be sent to both the member and Woodcraft Folk, so there is no need to witness a DBS certificate unless we’re advised that there is a conviction/caution/reprimand or warning listed on it.
Personnel Checks Guidance Video
To find out more about the Personnel Checks platform watch our guidance video.
Tour of the new platform
ID checking guidance
Information on the DBS Update Service
For more information on how the DBS Update Service works at Woodcraft Folk. Go to www.woodcraft.org.uk/resources/the-dbs-update-service-scheme/
Technical Support
If you need techinical support with the Personnel Checks disclosure online system you can contact them via their live chat, which is accessible in the Help section.
If you’ve a DBS or Membership related questions please contact the membership team directly at membership@woodcraft.org.uk.