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Social Media

Online search of most popular social media platforms for any adverse content or behaviours.

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Turnaround: 1 Day​

Cost: £35

What is a Social Media check?

Our Social Media Check is a valuable tool for evaluating a candidate's online presence and identifying any publicly accessible content that may indicate undesirable behavior. This check is conducted across popular social media platforms, examining posts, comments, photos, and other visible interactions for content that could pose a reputational risk to the organisation. Examples of undesirable content include hate speech, discriminatory remarks, violent or offensive posts, or other material that may conflict with the company's values and code of conduct.

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To ensure ethical compliance, the Social Media Check is conducted only on publicly available information, and is performed with the candidate's consent. The process does not involve logging into the candidate's social media accounts, nor does it require any private login details, safeguarding the candidate’s privacy and respecting their personal boundaries. By focusing on publicly accessible content, the check aligns with legal and privacy standards while providing organisations with a clearer picture of a candidate's potential fit within the company culture.

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Each flagged item is carefully reviewed by a trained analyst to eliminate false positives, such as similarly named accounts or posts taken out of context. This additional layer of human analysis ensures that only relevant and accurately interpreted findings are reported. This approach balances technological efficiency with human judgment, enabling organizations to make informed hiring decisions without compromising fairness or privacy.

Reasons to partner with...

No hidden costs

Transparent pricing you can trust, no hidden management fees.

Fully Managed Service

Have piece of mind that your candidates are being cared for by our expert team.

Industry Experts

Partner with a provider that has decades of industry experience supporting some of the largest UK companies.

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Speak to your UK based account teams any time to discuss services, process and candidates.

  • Why should I conduct a DBS check?
    DBS Checks are essential in numerous sectors, serving as a key component for regulatory compliance. They offer employers valuable information to support safer hiring practices, helping to identify individuals who may pose potential risks to the organisation, its employees, or its clients.
  • Who needs a DBS Check?
    Standard and Enhanced DBS checks are essential for numerous roles classified as ‘Regulated Activity.’ For instance, in fields like healthcare, nearly all positions require a valid DBS certificate to meet compliance standards. These checks provide employers with crucial information to make safe and informed hiring choices, including identifying if a candidate is barred from working with specific groups. Many employers in sectors like financial services also conduct Basic DBS checks as a proactive risk management measure. While these checks are generally not mandatory, guidelines from regulators like the FCA recommend them as a best practice.
  • What is Regulated Activity?
    Regulated activity encompasses roles that individuals who are barred are legally restricted from performing. These roles often involve working closely with children or vulnerable adults, such as positions in education or caregiving. The criteria for regulated activity are specified in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and were revised with the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers detailed guidance for roles within the Child Workforce, Adult Workforce, and Other Workforce, helping clarify which positions fall under regulated activity.
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    A DBS Check reveals varying levels of criminal history depending on the type requested. Basic DBS shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Standard DBS includes spent and unspent convictions, warnings, and reprimands. Enhanced DBS covers the same as Standard and may include checks against the Children’s and/or Adult barred lists, plus relevant local police information. Filtering rules ensure that certain minor offenses are excluded from disclosure after specific timeframes, unless they involve serious offenses like violence or fraud.
  • How long does a DBS check take?
    While the Disclosure and Barring Service suggests that DBS checks can take 6–8 weeks, our experience shows they are often completed faster. Here are the typical completion times: Basic DBS Check: 0.9 days Standard DBS Check: 4.8 days Enhanced DBS Check: 9.8 days Over half of our Standard and Enhanced DBS applications are finalized within five days. However, processing times aren’t fixed and may be extended due to applicant mistakes or external factors.
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    A DBS Check doesn’t come with an expiration date, it simply provides information that is current as of the date of issue. In certain sectors, guidelines recommend how often a new DBS Check should be performed. Many employers choose to renew these checks every year or every 3 years, leading to the common belief that DBS Checks are only valid for that timeframe.

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