{"id":1688,"date":"2022-08-10T12:24:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T02:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2023-03-14T14:31:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T03:31:48","slug":"what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.vetting.com\/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check\/","title":{"rendered":"What shows (and doesn\u2019t) on a DBS check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve applied for a job in the UK, chances are you\u2019ve been asked for some level of DBS check. Depending on that role, you may have had a Basic, Standard or Enhanced DBS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what do DBS checks look at and why are they so important? Keep reading to find out what shows, and doesn\u2019t, on your DBS certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a DBS check?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start at the beginning \u2013 a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service<\/a>) check is a police check which allows employers to see if you have a criminal record. This helps employers protect their companies and determine if you are suitable for the role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All three levels check the information held on local police records and cover anyone living or working in England and Wales. Candidates living or working in Scotland or Northern Ireland have their own police check called Disclosure Scotland and AccessNI. 
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The three types of DBS checks:<\/strong>  <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There are three levels of DBS checks<\/a>, each increasing in detail and searches. Each level has set criterion<\/a>, meaning that your employer can\u2019t request more information than is needed for the job. Some industries, such as Education, Health and Social care, Immigration services, Government and Finance require a mandatory Standard or Enhanced DBS check. However, if this is the case for the role you\u2019re applying for, your potential employer will let you know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Basic DBS <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Basic DBS checks are the minimum level of DBS check and anyone can apply for one. It will show  unspent convictions or conditional cautions (records that have not yet reached a set period of time, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Standard DBS <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Standard DBS checks are the next level up and can only be requested by authorised bodies. They will show all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, excluding protected convictions and cautions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Enhanced DBS <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Enhanced DBS checks show the same information as Standard DBS checks, as well as any other relevant information<\/a> held by the candidate\u2019s local police force. Enhanced DBS\u2019 can also include a check of the children\u2019s and\/or adult\u2019s barred lists if it is applicable. These lists show anyone who is barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. 
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        What cautions show on DBS certificates?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

        A caution will appear on your DBS certificate if it meets any of the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n