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For Transport Operators and Community Transport​

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Some contracts requiring DBS checks and WCC ID badges include:

• mainstream home to school transport
• transport of children with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• adults and children's social care

Prior to applying for a WCC ID badge a DBS Check must be completed. ​

How to apply for a WCC ID badge ​

To apply for a WCC ID badge for a member of staff you will need: ​

• ​scan of the applicant’s current DBS disclosure certificate, alternatively, the certificate can be brought in to WCC for scanning. It is the responsibility of the operator's manager to view the original DBS certificate.   ​
• DBS Consent Form​
• Full Badge Declaration Form​
• badging forms​
• good qualify, up to date colour photograph of the applicant - a photo taken on a mobile phone is fine (.jpeg format preferred - no PDF documents)​
• confirmation of relevant training (if training was completed with WCC, copy of the certificate is not required)

​Minibus drivers (9-16 passenger seats) training: ​

• Smoke evacuation training certificate​
• Wheelchair tie-downs training certificate​
• Tail lift training ​

​Passenger Assistant Training (PATS):

• Passenger Assistant Training (PATS) training certificate​
• Behaviour Management training certificate OR training date booked (to be completed within 3 months)​
• Emergency First Aid at Work training certificate OR training date booked (to be completed within 3 months)​

Full training requirements and accepted certification can be found under ‘Training Requirements’

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A full 3-year WCC ID badge for a paid post costs £10 + VAT = £12 total. The organisation requesting the badge will be sent a quarterly invoice. WCC ID badges for volunteers are free of charge. ​

Please note that invoices for badges do not include costs of any DBS checks, badges and DBS checks are invoiced separately.​

Using someone who already has a WCC ID Badge​

An existing WCC ID badge holder can be badged with an additional operator and should apply for a badge showing the new operator's name.  If an existing WCC ID badge holder leaves an operator to start working with a new operator, they must return their old operator's badge to WCC. ​

Please note: that if there has been more than 7 calendar days break in service between the previous and new operator, a new DBS check may be required.​

The Change of Operator Form to apply for an additional badge, or when having left an operator to work for a new operator, can be downloaded at Download badging forms. ​

​Passenger Assistant Training ​

Appropriate training is an integral part of our “badging” process as it is front-line in ensuring the Safeguarding of those individuals for whom the County Council is responsible for providing passenger transport. ​

WCC offers a course covering the required training for Passenger Assistants and Drivers
 

Contact information

WCC Driver and Transport Training Unit

• Telephone: 01905 843802
• Email: rbourne1@worcestershire.gov.uk

WCC ID badges

• Email: idbadges@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Helpline

• Telephone:  0300 0200 190
• Welsh: 0300 0200 191
• Minicom: 0300 0200 192
• Email: customerservices@dbs.gov.uk

WCC DBS team

• Telephone: 01905 846529
• Email: disclosurebarringservice@worcestershire.gov.uk