What is AccessNI

An Access NI check is a police check that is required to work with any vulnerable group in Northern Ireland. This scheme, run by NIDirect Government Services, ensures that only suitable people can work with protected groups (protected adults) in Northern Ireland, and unsuitable people cannot participate in regulated work.

How Can I Apply for it?

You can do this here - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-online-enhanced-check-through-registered-body

You will require a PIN number from our team to complete this please reach out to one of our team to get this.

What do I need to do to apply for it?

You will need to provide your home address for the last five years, provide your national Insurance number and be ready to provide your driving licence & passport numbers (if you have these documents).

Do I really need this?

To work in Northern Ireland, yes. No one can work with protected groups in Northern Ireland without having a valid, AccessNI

Other Questions & information

The policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

The policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information is available on request.

Florence adheres to the AccessNI Code of Practice. This is available by clicking this link: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice