Enhanced DBS Service
An Enhanced DBS Check, also known as an Enhanced Disclosure Check, provides a more in-depth review of an individual's criminal history and is primarily used for positions that involve working closely with children, vulnerable adults, or in sensitive industries where safeguarding is critical. This level of disclosure reveals both spent and unspent convictions, as well as any warnings, reprimands, or cautions present on an individual’s record. Importantly, an Enhanced DBS Check can also include additional information held by local police forces that is deemed relevant to the role being applied for. This additional layer of information can be crucial in determining an individual’s suitability for roles with elevated safeguarding responsibilities.
One of the key distinctions of an Enhanced DBS Check is that it also includes a check against the barred lists for individuals who are prohibited from working with children or vulnerable adults. If an applicant is found to be on the barred list, they will be automatically disqualified from taking up any role involving these groups, adding a further level of protection for organizations that work in sensitive environments.
The Enhanced DBS Check is a legal requirement for specific roles, particularly those in the healthcare, education, and childcare sectors. It is also required for anyone engaging in regulated activity, such as social workers, teachers, and care home staff, who are responsible for the safety and welfare of vulnerable individuals. For these roles, safeguarding concerns are of paramount importance, and the Enhanced DBS Check offers the most comprehensive background screening available.
At Making a Difference, we understand the importance of ensuring that those who work with vulnerable individuals undergo the most thorough background screening possible. Our Enhanced Disclosure service is designed to support organizations in sectors where safeguarding is essential, enabling them to meet their legal obligations and protect those in their care. With the growing emphasis on safeguarding and compliance, more organizations are opting for Enhanced DBS Checks, even in cases where it may not be strictly required by law, to demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment.
The Enhanced DBS Check process can provide employers with the peace of mind they need when hiring for sensitive roles, ensuring that they are fully informed of any risks associated with potential employees. Our service is tailored to meet the unique needs of these sectors, ensuring a smooth and efficient process that keeps organizations compliant and secure.
By choosing Making a Difference for your Enhanced DBS Check needs, you can trust in a reliable, comprehensive service that will help you maintain the highest standards of safety and trustworthiness within your workforce.
How It Works
Step 1
Select Service
Select the DBS check that meets the employer's specific requirements and proceed to checkout.
Step 2
Application
Fill and complete the application form and submit it along with the applicable fee, make sure that the information you submit is correct and comprehensive, as any errors or omissions could cause your application to be delayed.
Step 3
Results
Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation receipt along with a reference number that allows you to track the status of your application. Your DBS certificate will be delivered via your selected method.
An Enhanced DBS Check With Us
A Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check can be a crucial step towards a robust employment screening program for many employers. This is particularly the case where a role involves working with vulnerable populations or positions of trust and may include roles for employers within education, healthcare, financial services, and government organisations amongst others.
The Right Choice For Your DBS Checks
Making a Difference is a Responsible Organisation (RO) meaning we are registered with the DBS to submit basic checks through their web service. Additionally, when you partner with us, we:
- Deliver fast, accurate check results – through secure and easy to use experiences.
- Highlight best practice considerations for your screening program – with criminology experts available to discuss discovered convictions.
- Provide customized implementation – our experienced Client Success team will work with you.
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Clients around the world who choose making a difference's background check solutions to help hire, onboard, and monitor employees globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no general rule here. On occasions the applicant will pay for the check whilst in other cases the Organisation that is requesting the check may reimburse you in your first pay check.
These are lists maintained by the DBS of individuals who are barred from working with either children or vulnerable adults, or both. Individuals working in regulated activity with either of these vulnerable groups will require a check against the relevant barred list.
We complete DBS Checks within 48 hours on average. However, while the majority of DBS online checks are complete within this timeframe, some may take longer depending on how long the DBS and police take to process the application.
The information provided during a DBS Check is accurate at the time the check is carried out, and whilst DBS certificates don’t officially expire, employers need to decide if the amount of time that has elapsed since the check was carried out means a new one is required. There may be a requirement for re-checking as determined by a governing body or professional organisation.
A Enhanced Disclosure is a background check that will show all unspent convictions. It can be requested by an individual, or by a potential employer with the applicant’s permission. If you are an individual living or working in England & Wales and you wish to apply for a Enhanced DBS Check for yourself, you can find out more information about Enhanced Checks and how to obtain them – here.
DBS certificates do not have an expiry date, only a start date. If you still have your certificate to hand, it is at your employer’s discretion to say if it is valid or whether they would need you to apply for a new DBS certificate
Enhanced DBS
£49.99