DBS Compliance & Safeguarding Officer

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking a meticulous DBS Officer to support safeguarding, DBS rechecks, and safer recruitment. You will manage applications, maintain compliant records, and collaborate with onboarding and HR to ensure DBS‑eligible staff meet requirements.

This part-time role requires accuracy, confidentiality and clear communication, with duties including updating the central DBS Register using Excel, SharePoint and SAP, and ensuring GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DBS processes and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in HR, recruitment, onboarding or compliance.
• Strong IT and data-handling skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-racist practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out DBS Update Service checks and manage new DBS applications
• Maintain the central DBS Register using Excel, SharePoint and SAP
• Communicate with employees, sending requests, reminders and confirmations
• Support onboarding of new starters in DBS-eligible roles
• Ensure all activity is accurate, auditable and GDPR-compliant

Skills

DBS knowledge

HR onboarding

Data handling

Communication

Equality & inclusion

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

Southwark Council is seeking a meticulous DBS Officer to support safeguarding, DBS rechecks, and safer recruitment. You will manage applications, maintain compliant records, and collaborate with onboarding and HR to ensure DBS‑eligible staff meet requirements.

This part-time role requires accuracy, confidentiality and clear communication, with duties including updating the central DBS Register using Excel, SharePoint and SAP, and ensuring GDPR compliance.