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ENHANCED DBS Checks

Enhanced DBS Checks provide the most comprehensive level of background screening, covering spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, and any additional relevant information held by local police. Apply online with us to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and full regulatory compliance.

Eligibility for Basic DBS Checks

Enhanced DBS Checks are used across a number of industries, including (but not limited to): care, education, cleaning, finance, legal, recruitment, sport, medical, and security.

Enhanced Checks are only available to employers acting on behalf of their employee or applicant, who must give their consent. Individual people can’t apply for this check directly. If you’re self-employed, you need to apply through an association or organisation that uses your services.

As an employer, you are legally responsible for ensuring that job roles requiring an Enhanced DBS Check are appropriately managed and comply with legal requirements. These checks are generally required for positions that involve working with vulnerable groups, such as children or adults receiving care. Eligibility is determined by the type of role and whether it falls under the legal definitions set out in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and the Police Act 1997. You must select the relevant workforce during your application and have permission from the applicant or employee.

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  1. Register a FREE account
  2. Apply for checks
  3. Expert and safe application review
  4. Receive your results
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EASY PROCESS

Our custom-built online system makes the application process simple and accessible. As a registered DBS umbrella body, we deliver a fast, dependable service that can be tailored to suit your specific requirements.

We’re committed to exceptional customer care, offering personalised support and expert advice from our accredited team at every stage of the process.

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Register online for FREE

You can create an account in just minutes, easily submit applications through our user-friendly portal, and manage all your checks directly from your dashboard

Apply for Checks

To maintain efficiency, our expert team will carefully review your applications, ensuring all information is accurate and valid.

Get your results

You’ll receive a notification as soon as your results are ready. Our quick turnaround ensures timely confirmation and peace of mind.

What is an Enhanced DBS check?

An Enhanced DBS Check includes the same information as a Standard DBS check but may contain ‘soft’ non-conviction information supplied by the police, such as a person being under investigation for a crime but not yet charged. It can also include barred list vetting checks, such as the Children’s Barred List and the Adults’ Barred list, at the request of the employer. Enhanced DBS checks are the highest level of criminal record check and are used for roles working with children or vulnerable adults.

Enhanced DBS Checks provide a certificate that includes spent and unspent cautions, warnings, reprimands and convictions under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Enhanced DBS checks online for employers

Employers can easily process Enhanced DBS checks online through IDBSS for both single and bulk applications. This type of check offers a more thorough vetting process, including spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and relevant police information, making it ideal for roles involving vulnerable groups. With IDBSS’s secure platform, you can manage multiple checks efficiently, ensuring compliance and safeguarding your workforce with timely results and seamless communication throughout the process

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