Onrec: How Charity Organisation Thirtyone:eight Streamlined DBS Checks From A Paper System To An Online Solution

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Originally posted on Onrec, written by Stuart Gentle.

Getting the right people into the right roles has never had higher stakes, and so when it came to choosing a screening provider and platform for its DBS checks, working with the very best was non-negotiable

Thirtyone:eight is the UK’s only award-winning independent safeguarding charity, trusted for over 45 years to help individuals, organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. Getting the right people into the right roles has never had higher stakes, and so when it came to choosing a screening provider and platform for its DBS checks, working with the very best was non-negotiable.

With an annual processing volume of over 80,000 checks, Thirtyone:eight needed a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solution to manage their screening processes. This case study explores how Matrix Security Watchdog enhanced their operational efficiency and workforce management using the eBulkPlus Digital Screening platform to address their unique challenges.

Challenges

Twelve years ago, Thirtyone:eight faced the urgent need to transition from a paper-based system to an almost entirely online solution. Barbara Ball, Head of Disclosures and Training at Thirtyone:eight, explained, “We had to find an online solution and we had to get one quick.” The charity was under pressure to implement a digital system swiftly and efficiently to handle their high volume of DBS checks.

Solution

Recommended to Thirtyone:eight by a trusted industry partner, Matrix Security Watchdog’s eBulkPlus platform was the answer to the charity’s unique challenges, due to its ability to quickly set up and streamline processes. Ball stated, “The team got us up and running really quick and we found the system really attractive, and the support helpful.” The rapid implementation and user-friendly interface were crucial in meeting Thirtyone:eight’s immediate needs.

Onrec: How Charity Organisation Thirtyone:eight Streamlined DBS Checks From A Paper System To An Online Solution

Featured image: Barbara Ball, Head of Disclosures and Training at Thirtyone:eight

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Thirtyone:eight’s experience with Matrix Security Watchdog’s eBulkPlus platform underscores the importance of a robust, efficient, and supportive digital screening solution. The partnership has not only addressed the charity’s immediate operational needs but has also provided a scalable solution that continues to evolve with their requirements, year after year.

Through this collaboration, Thirtyone:eight has been able to enhance their operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure a high level of service for their clients, making eBulkPlus an indispensable tool in their workforce management strategy.

Originally posted on Onrec, written by Stuart Gentle.

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