Vetting of Staff

All Orkney Health and Care (Social Work and Social Care) staff first need to complete a criminal records check through the agency, Disclosure Scotland as part of their employment terms and conditions. The results of the check are treated confidentially.

Disclosure Scotland

Disclosure Scotland is currently a service provided by Scottish Ministers to manage and operate the Disclosure service in Scotland as provided for in Part V of the Police Act 1997. From October 2007, Disclosure Scotland will form part of a (shadow) Scottish Government agency which will plan then manage and operate the new vetting and barring service as provided for in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Further Information

FAQ and Sample Applications are available from Disclosures Scotland in the Related Sites section.