ECA Disclosure and Barring Checking Service
ECA are pleased to announce that we have partnered with eDBS to offer our Members a discounted online DBS service. The change from paper-based DBS processing to an on-line service supports the Governments Digitilization Strategy for the Health and Social Care Sector.
The eDBS Service provides a fully on-line solution which offers the following benefits:
- No paper forms – the eDBS checking service could save you time and money
- The eDBS on-line tracking service allows you to follow the progress of your applications
- Standard and Enhanced result summaries are received on average within 6-8 working days.
- eDBS have over 14 years' experience and are recognised by the DBS as a top performing registered body
- No registration or annual fee, you only pay for the applications you submit.
- On-line training, with an integrated help option plus access to a Customer Helpdesk Monday – Friday 8.30 – 4.30.
Find out more in this Introduction to eDBS (PDF Document)
How To Register
Contact the eDBS Customer Services team on 03330 135890 (Option 5) or email DBS.ServiceCentre@essex.gov.uk quoting that you are an ECA member to obtain the discounted rate.
News
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Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Practitioner Learning Brief
09 March 2021
Following the death of a person who was killed in an Essex care home by her grandson, the Southend Essex and Thurrock Domestic Abuse Board (SETDAB) undertook a Domestic Homicide Review to see what lessons could be learned. The attached is a two-page summary which may be of interest to those of our members who are involved in care home work.
If the report raises any issues for you that you would like us to feedback either to SETDAB or the Essex Safeguarding Adults Board, please let us know and we will pass them on.
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L2 Health and Care Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard – Trailblazer group is seeking adult social care participants
22 February 2021
The newly-formed Health and Care Support Worker Trailblazer Group is taking forward plans to develop a single apprenticeship standard at level 2. The group is seeking wider representation from the adult social care sector and inviting employers to register their interest.
This is a great opportunity for adult social care employers to share their expertise to shape the content of the new standard, including the skills and knowledge apprentices will achieve upon completion, as well as influence the assessment and development costings.
Find out more and register your interest here. Link to the site: https://haso.skillsforhealth.org.uk/news/health-and-care-support-worker-trailblazer-call-for-adult-care-employer-representatives/
Registration closes on 12th March, so don’t delay!
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Skills for Care have launched a FREE new on line Digital Learning Module and you can claim £100 from the WDF fund for completion
19 January 2021
Skills for Care have launched a Learning from Events on line learning scheme. This free 35 minute interactive module is designed to support managers and leaders in adult social care learn from events, e.g. Safeguarding Incidents, Complaints, Covid 19 incidents or Outbreak, etc. Please see more here: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Learning-development/ongoing-learning-and-development/Learning-from-events/Learning-from-events.aspx
Through the module you will be able to:
- Discover what learning reviews are, why they’re needed and how they can help you
- Learn how managers can move from completing reviews at an individual level to involving the wider team
- Find practical tips for embedding learning reviews into your working environment
As part of this offer, employers can claim £100 reimbursement for every staff member who completes this module through the Workforce Development Fund as a contribution to the time spent doing the learning and embedding it.