Employment Screening Services

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Some industries come with their own extra layers of screening, set by regulators like the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority), and GMC (General Medical Council). With experience supporting clients across healthcare, finance, and law, we’ll work with you to ensure the right checks are in place for your industry.

DBS checks are criminal record checks carried out to help employers assess suitability for certain job roles. For positions involving children or vulnerable adults, these checks are often a legal requirement before employment can begin.

They come in different levels, including Basic DBS checks, Standard DBS checks, and Enhanced DBS checks, depending on the nature of the role and level of responsibility involved.

It’s important to know that an employee is genuinely who they say they are. Without proper identity verification, even a Right to Work check may not hold up, which can create compliance issues later on.

In addition to this, identity verification for directors and anyone acting on behalf of the company has been introduced as part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. As a regulated ACSP, Goodwille carries out these identity checks on your behalf.

Right to Work checks must be completed before new employees start their role. We carry out these checks on your behalf, helping you confirm eligibility quickly and accurately.

Reference checks help you confirm a candidate’s experience, skills, and work history before you make an offer, reducing the risk of hiring the wrong person. We manage the process for you, ensuring every reference is properly checked and verified.

In certain industries, existing employees need to be re-screened regularly to maintain compliance. This is monitored for you, with due dates tracked and re-screening completed as required to help you stay compliant without the admin burden.

Bringing in overseas employees to work at your UK branch? We’ll support you with getting any additional checks you may require, for instance, the equivalent to a DBS check in your home country.

Finding the right people for your business isn’t always straightforward, especially when entering a new market for the first time. It takes time to understand both the local talent landscape and what “good fit” really looks like in a different country.

Our recruitment packages are built to bridge that gap. We take the time to understand who you are, what you stand for, and the type of people who will thrive in your organisation.

Having supported over a thousand businesses in building UK based teams, we’re here to make sure you have the right people in place to support your expansion.

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Every business hiring in the UK needs employment screening at a minimum level to stay compliant, starting with essential screening checks such as Right to Work verification.

Beyond that, the requirements become less straightforward. The ICO is clear that employers must ensure checks are justified, and they shouldn’t apply the same level of vetting to every candidate.

We’ll guide you through the requirements for your industry and roles, helping you understand how to stay compliant without creating unnecessary barriers in your hiring process.

Here’s what you can expect from us at Goodwille:

• Your candidate’s sensitive data is handled through a tightly controlled screening process, in line with GDPR.
• You’ll be working with compliance specialists qualified in ACA, CIMA, CIPD and ICSA.
• We understand that hiring in a new country can quickly become complex. Our multicultural, multilingual team bridges that gap, making UK compliance and onboarding feel manageable.

Speak to us about your business and how we can support you in building a strong UK workforce.

Jacqui Brown
As our HR Manager, Jacqui provides high quality and compliant HR advice across the full spectrum of HR services for a portfolio of Goodwille clients. She offers pragmatic advice on technical matters relating to HR issues including employee relations, organisation design, policies and procedures, implementation of new contracts and staff handbooks, benefits and salary levels, recruitment and training solutions.