• National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom

    Tel: 020-7584-2566  Email: nsa@bahai.org.uk

  • Preparing to Serve (England and Wales)

    Please complete the questions below if you are applying for a DBS check
  • Are you already registered with the DBS update service (we will require confirmation of ID and sight of your current original DBS certificate to determine suitability, and will be in touch on next steps)?*
  • “ Do you give us consent to access your records on the DBS Update Service to renew your DBS certificate (For the NSA)?”*

  • Applicant Details:

  • Applicant Date of Birth*
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  • Format: 00000-000000.
  • Does “Other” role involve contact with under18’s*

  • You do not need a DBS. If you think you do, please email dbs@bahai.org.uk

  • Is the criminal records check required for an overnight / residential activity?*
  • Is the planned activity expected to be regular?
  • Is the planned activity intended to be;*

  • Yes (Please only answer yes if you are DEFINITELY intending to run planned activity in your own home

    No (Can be in public place or someone else’s home)

  • Is the planned activity taking place in your own home?*

  • Identification

    Please indicate what ID documents you are able to present.

  • You must present any three of the documents in below. After completing your online application form you will be sent an invitation to upload the documents digitally to confirm your identity. 

    Documents such as passports and driving licences must be current and valid.  

    All financial documents such as bills and bank statements must be original documents (not printed from the internet) and must be from the past 3 months (or 12 months if indicated). 

    • Passport - current and valid 
    • UK biometric residence permit 
    • UK/EEA photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
  • You must select and be ready to provide three documents.*

  • Self Declaration

  • 1. Do you have any cautions or convictions (excluding motoring offences dealt with a fixed penalty and not court related)?*
  • 2. Have you been formally charged with any other offence in the UK or any other country?*
  • 3. Are you currently subject to any criminal investigations and / or prosecutions by the Police in the UK or any other country which might have an impact on your suitability for this role?*
  • 4. Have you ever been dismissed for misconduct from any employment, volunteering, office, or other position previously held by you which might have an impact on your suitability for this role?*

  • Request for reference

    Please provide the date of birth and the email of a person who knows you well who we can approach for a reference. This person needs to be aged 21 or over and known you for at least 3 years.  This person cannot be related to you or just a friend.  This could be an employer, colleague, teacher, a member of a Baha'i institution such as an LSA member, and ABM or a Cluster agency member such as a junior youth coordinator
  • Referee date of birth
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  • Confirmation

    In signing this form, you agree with the following statements: 
    • I confirm that I have read and understood the above guidance.·
    • I consent to a criminal records check (DBS) and approaching a person who knows me well for a reference.·
    • I consent to my personal information being processed and stored by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the UK.·
    • I declare that the information I have provided is true and accurate, and I will inform you of any changes which might impact on my suitability for this role.

  • You will need to read the Safeguarding Policy, click below to open in a new tab.

    Click to read Safeguarding Policy

  • Additional Information:

    Service Role Definitions:

    • Children's Class Teacher: Fostering the development of spiritual qualities in children aged up to 11 years old, creating a good classroom environment and sharing the development of the children with their parents. 
    • Junior Youth Group Animator: Spiritually empowering small groups of junior youth aged between 11-14 years, guiding them through materials and accompanying them in acts of service. 
    • Study Circle Tutor: Helping a group of individuals aged 15+ go through materials of the Ruhi Institute and accompanying them in acts of service to their communities.
    • Facilitator: Guiding participants through the study of Bahá'í Writings or prepared materials for reflection.
    • Volunteer: Those who give up their time to serve the needs of the participants at various spaces including, but not confined to, children's classes, junior youth groups, study circles or events.
    • Other: All other roles including event organisers.

  • Data Protection Notice:
    In compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the personal data relating to your registration, which has been or is in the future obtained by The National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of the United Kingdom may be held and processed by the Assembly either by computer or manually for any purpose relating to the administration or management of the group. Your personal details are not shared with any organization outside the Bahá’í institutions.

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