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SKJ check

Do you work with children or adolescents? The correct qualifications are important for professionals. That is why registration in the Youth Professional Quality Register (SKJ) is a legal guideline for many positions in healthcare involving children and adolescents. 

With an SKJ check from DISA, you can easily verify whether a (future) employee meets the requirements and is registered in the official SKJ register. By performing this check, you help ensure quality and safety within your organisation. 

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Why perform an SKJ check?

In the Netherlands, it is mandatory for many positions in (youth) healthcare that professionals are registered in the SKJ register (Youth Professional Quality Register). Examples of professions that involve risky or complex actions include: youth care workers, pedagogues and psychologists. Often professions with a lot of responsibility and direct impact on a vulnerable target group.

Several requirements are assessed, including:

  • Education
  • Work experience
  • Professional conduct 

Only those who meet these requirements are eligible for registration. Additionally, SKJ monitors compliance through disciplinary law, and registrations are reassessed every five years. After that, professionals must again demonstrate that they meet the criteria for re-registration.

An SKJ registration shows that someone is competent, continues to develop themselves professionally and works according to the professional standards of their field. As an organisation, you not only want to know whether someone is registered, but also whether any disciplinary measures have been imposed.

At DISA, this is made easy. We take the work completely off your hands: based on the candidate’s personal details and registration number, we check whether the registration is active and whether there are any special features. The result is automatically added to the screening report. This way, you comply with the Youth Act and know exactly who you are hiring.

The Youth Act states that certain positions may only be used if they meet specific quality requirements. Registration with SKJ is often mandatory. The criteria for registration may change over time, for example due to additional training requirements or updated professional standards. 

This check is similar to the BIG Check, but it focuses entirely on professionals in the youth sector. You no longer need to consult the register manually, DISA automates the process for your organisation.

The check in the SKJ register is quick and easy via DISA. The process works as follows:

  1. The candidate will receive an invitation to participate in the screening.
  2. The candidate logs in via our secure screening platform and gives permission to perform the check.
  3. DISA verifies the SKJ registration using the candidate’s details and registration number.
  4. The outcome is shared in a clear screening report.

At DISA, privacy comes first. All data is processed only with the candidate's consent and is automatically deleted after a predetermined period. In this way, we fully comply with the GDPR legislation, and the candidate’s privacy is safeguarded.

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Why choose to screen employees?

Risk control

Screening gives you clarity on who you are hiring. It reduces risk, prevents mis hires and lowers long term costs. It helps you build a reliable organisation.

Trust & Security

A screened workforce contributes to a safe working environment. Our processes are ISO certified, giving you confidence in quality, reliability and careful handling of data.

Support

Both parties receive the screening report within five working days, and you can track progress around the clock. With integrations such as AFAS, the process is efficient and straightforward to implement. Our support team is available from 08:00 to 18:00.

Why an SKJ check from DISA?

 

  • DISA takes care of everything: From invitation to reporting. We take care of the entire process on your behalf.
  • Specialist in screening software solutions: DISA provides a secure, user-friendly environment for both candidates and HR professionals.
  • Always up to date: DISA stays on top of the latest regulations and incorporates any changes directly into the screening process.
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Frequently asked questions about the SKJ check

The SKJ register is a quality register for youth professionals in the Netherlands. Only registered professionals are authorised to perform certain tasks in youth healthcare.

For youth and family professionals, behavioural scientists and youth protection workers, among others. This may vary depending on the position and organisation.

After permission from the candidate, the check is usually carried out within one working day.

In that case, this will be immediately visible in the screening report, allowing timely action to be taken.

Not all disciplinary measures are included in the public register. Warnings and reprimands without disclosure are not publicly visible. However, this information is also included in our report. 

The BIG check is aimed at medical professions, whereas the SKJ check focuses on professionals who work with children and adolescents.