TYPES OF DISCLOSURE
There are 3 types of check. The employer or organisation running the check should provide the applicant with more information about the level of check required.
DBS check applicants must be 16 or over.
The time it takes to process a DBS check depends on:
Generally, it can take around 8 weeks to get a DBS check.
This checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings.
This includes the same as the standard check plus any additional information held by local police that’s reasonably considered relevant to the role being applied for.
This is like the enhanced check, but includes a check of the DBS barred lists. An employer can only ask for a barred list check for specific roles. It’s a criminal offence to ask for a check for any other roles.
DBS check applicants must be 16 or over.
The time it takes to process a DBS check depends on:
- the level of check
- if the details given for the check are correct
- what police forces need to be involved in the check
Generally, it can take around 8 weeks to get a DBS check.
Standard (£26)
This checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings.
Enhanced (£44)
This includes the same as the standard check plus any additional information held by local police that’s reasonably considered relevant to the role being applied for.
Enhanced with list checks (£44)
This is like the enhanced check, but includes a check of the DBS barred lists. An employer can only ask for a barred list check for specific roles. It’s a criminal offence to ask for a check for any other roles.
Volunteers
Checks for eligible volunteers are free of charge. This includes anyone who spends time helping people and is:
An employer can only apply for a check if the job or role is eligible for one. They must tell the applicant why they’re being checked and where they can get independent advice.
- not being paid (apart from for travel and other approved out of pocket expenses)
- not only looking after a close relative
An employer can only apply for a check if the job or role is eligible for one. They must tell the applicant why they’re being checked and where they can get independent advice.
