BTC DBS/PVG/AccessNI Disclosures Policy V5.0 Page 12 of 16 Dec 2023 More useful links • Identity assurance 4 USING DBS / PVG SCHEME / AccessNI DISCLOSURES The existence of a comprehensive Disclosure service should not be regarded as a substitute for any of the full range of existing pre-appointment checks, including taking up references and enquiring into the person's previous employment history. Disclosures should be seen as complementary to existing recruitment practice and should only be sought when any person applies for a position within the BTC that involves contact with children or Adults at Risk either as an instructor or any other position including volunteers. 5. BTC DBS/PVG SCHEME SIGNATORIES 5.1 Lead Counter signatories Each Registered Body is required to designate a Lead Counter signatory to register the organisation and manage Disclosure applications. A Lead Counter signatory is a senior person within the organisation who has the level of responsibility for making executive decisions. He/she will be the DBS/PVG Scheme’s principal point of contact on all matters connected with registration and the use of the Disclosure information received. The Lead Counter signatory will be required to comply with Disclosure checks exceeding that of Enhanced Disclosure to satisfy the DBS/PVG Scheme of his/her suitability for the position. The Lead Counter signatory for the BTC is Mr Kevin Beddows, contact details: Tel No: 0151 424 9466 email: [email protected]. 5.2 Counter signatories The Lead Counter signatory will specify and select the person(s) to assist in the Disclosure application process. This process includes an Enhanced Disclosure check. The Counter signatory will be able to countersign applications and receive the Disclosures on behalf of the Registered Body. They will be held responsible for controlling the use, access and security of Disclosures. The Counter signatory for the BTC is Mrs Carol Beddows, contact details: Tel No: 0151 424 9466 email: [email protected] 6 HOW BTC DEALS WITH DISCLOSURE SCHEME APPLICATION FORMS The DBS / PVG Scheme assist the British Taekwondo Council in implementing the Safeguarding – Protecting Children and Adults at Risk Policy by identifying, through the Disclosure services, individuals who may be unsuitable for working with children under the age of 18 years and / or adults at risk. Under the British Taekwondo Council Safeguarding – Protecting Children and Adults at Risk Policy Implementation Procedures, all staff and volunteers throughout the British Taekwondo Council who have substantial / unsupervised access to young people under 18 years of age and / or adults at risk, must apply for disclosure. This check, which is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT, will be facilitated on behalf of the art/sport, both amateur and professional,
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