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A Basic DBS check is a background check into criminal history in order to reveal any unspent convictions, and are available to anyone for any reason This covers all industries

A standard criminal record check or Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles The certificate will contain details of both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings Enhanced DBS Checks are the highest level of DBS which are generally required for positions that involve working with vulnerable groups, such as children, or vulnerable adults and the elderly

What is a DBS Check?

The first thing we should do is address what the acronym DBS stands for It stands for “Disclosure and Barring Service” – the organization that issues and processes DBS checks

This is the vital question To put it simply, a DBS check is a criminal record check The DBS accesses your criminal history and creates a certificate detailing what they find if anything

There are three kinds of DBS checks; Basic, Standard, and Enhanced The three levels reveal different levels of information about your criminal record An enhanced DBS check could still find something to report even if you have a clean criminal history

Standard and enhanced DBS checks have different requirements If the job you apply for doesn’t meet those requirements, you won’t be able to get that level of DBS check

Basic DBS checks are the lowest level of DBS check This check shows if you have unspent cautions or convictions on your record This kind of check also comes with no eligibility requirements Anyone can have a Basic DBS check so long as they are over the age of 16

This kind of check is also the only kind a person can take out for themselves Standard and Enhanced DBS checks are applied for by employers

Standard DBS checks determine if you have any unspent or spent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings You can only get one of these checks if your role is listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 The legislation is difficult to get your head around, but it basically lists the roles, professions, and activities wherein one would need to undergo a Standard DBS Check Most of these roles involve some level of responsibility, including;

Members of the Master Locksmiths Association Enhanced DBS Checks are the most informative These checks look at any spent and unspent convictions, any cautions, reprimands, and final warnings like a Standard check It also lists any relevant information held by the local police force in your area The police could store information about you even if you don’t have a criminal record

Only those whose professions are listed in both the ROA and the Police Act of 1997 or Police Act of 1997 (Criminal Records) regulations qualify for an Enhanced DBS Check Jobs that require an Enhanced DBS Check typically involve vulnerable adults and children

How to Apply for a DBS Check

Your employer will request one on your behalf if you need a Standard or Enhanced one However, you can get a Individual DBS check through us

Make Safe Recruitment Choices for Your Business

Carrying out a DBS check allows you to make safer hiring decisions, ensuring that you find exactly the right person to fill your role.

A quick and reliable way of submitting a DBS check on staff.

Register your organisation within the same day, we will provide you login credentials

Staff members can start submitting applications immediately Submit bulk applications on our easy to use platform

Managers or senior staff members can verify and approve the applications

Results will appear quickly Sometimes as fast as 60 minutes! You can also view the results online at anytime on your portal and also receive certificate by post