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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Essex Care Association conference - 7th November
01 October 2019
The ECA Chair and Committee would like to invite you to the next Breakfast Conference of 2019, bringing you up to date with what’s happening in Social Care
Thursday 7th November 2019
9.00am to 1.00pm
The Holiday Inn, Festival Leisure Park, Waterfront Walk, Basildon SS14 3DG
Speakers include:-
- Vic Raynor from The National Care Association speaking on ‘The Future of Social Care’
- Chad Marshall Lane – presenting on LGBT+ Awareness in the Care Sector
- Tobi Alli-Usman – from Smooth Digital speaking on Digital Marketing and ‘How to increase the number of Private residents in your care business’
- Directors from Essex County Council – latest news and developments and Question & Answer Session
Cost of Event:-
ECA members reduced rate of £10 including hot drinks and pastry
Non ECA Members £50 including hot drinks and pastry
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Recruitment and retention care guide
30 September 2019
As recruitment and retention is a challenge in the social care sector, Citation, one of ECA's Commercial Partners have a new guide on this subject
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Brexit managing uncertainty guide
30 September 2019
Citation, an ECA Commercial Partner has just updated their ‘Managing Uncertainty’ Brexit guide following recent events.
The free guide covers areas such as recruitment, taking care of your EU citizen employees, and keeping morale while navigating the Brexit maze.