Faster, Safer Recruitment with OnlineSCR’s Digital Checks

Recruitment and safeguarding compliance are evolving rapidly, and so is the technology that underpins them. At OnlineSCR, we’re committed to helping schools and organisations stay ahead with the latest digital solutions for Single Central Record (SCR) management, safer recruitment, and statutory compliance.

Why Digital Verification Matters for Safer Recruitment

Manual identity and right to work checks are slow, prone to error, and difficult to manage remotely. With Ofsted and ISI inspections becoming more rigorous and the Home Office updating guidance, organisations need robust, efficient tools that guarantee compliance and reduce risk. OnlineSCR’s new Digital Identity Checks and Digital Right to Work Checks are designed to make your recruitment processes faster, safer, and fully compliant.

Digital Identity Checks—Secure, Fast, and Paperless

Digital Identity Checks use advanced biometric technology and document authentication to verify candidate identities remotely. This eliminates manual paperwork, reduces fraud risk, and ensures you meet Home Office and DBS requirements for all levels of checks.

Key Features

• Biometric face matching against government-issued IDs
• Real-time forgery detection for passports and driving licences
• Supports Basic, Standard, and Enhanced DBS checks
• Verifies documents from over 200 countries
• Paperless process via smartphone, with results emailed for manual SCR integration

How It Works

1. Invite candidates via OnlineSCR.
2. Candidates upload their ID documents using a secure smartphone portal.
3. The system performs biometric face matching and document validation.
4. Verification results are emailed to your organisation for review and SCR update.

Compliance

Fully aligned with Home Office (2022) and DBS guidance for medium and high confidence identity checks.

Learn more about regular SCR audits and compliance in our Guide to Regular School SCR Audits.

Digital Right to Work Checks—Effortless Compliance

Ensuring legal eligibility to work in the UK is essential. Our Digital Right to Work Checks use Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) for UK and Irish passports, providing a fast, secure, and paperless solution.

Key Features

• Remote verification using IDVT for UK and Irish passports
• Statutory excuse protection against illegal working penalties
• Secure, paperless results emailed for manual SCR integration
• Reduces admin burden and risk of non-compliance

How It Works

1. Invite candidates via OnlineSCR.
2. Candidates upload their valid UK or Irish passport through a secure portal.
3. The system validates the passport using IDVT.
4. Results are emailed directly for SCR record keeping.

Compliance

Meets Home Office Digital Right to Work Scheme requirements (April 2022), providing statutory excuse protection if checks are completed as specified.

Why Choose OnlineSCR?

• Cloud-based, secure, and accessible from anywhere
• ISO 27001 certified for data security
• Automated reminders for expiring checks and renewals
• Comprehensive reporting for inspection readiness
• Exceptional support from a dedicated team

“Using the online SCR has really made a real difference to our HR administration. There are timely reminders when documents need renewing which ensures nothing is ever missed and we stay fully compliant. The system is extremely easy to use and has increased our efficiency.” — Mr P Arrowsmith, Headteacher, Jubilee Primary School

Book a Demo—See the Future of Compliance

Ready to transform your recruitment and compliance processes?

Book a demo today to see how Digital Identity Checks and Digital Right to Work Checks can help your organisation stay compliant, save time, and reduce risk.

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