There are 3 types of DBS checks. Standard Check This checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. Enhanced Check An Enhanced check is the highest level of check available to – anyone in regulated activity or a profession. This check includes the same as the standard check plus any additional information held by the local police that’s reasonably considered relevant to the being applied for (adult, child or workforce). ‘other’ workforce means those who don’t work with children or adults specifically, but ‘Other’ potentially both, eg taxi drivers. In this case, the police will only release information that’s relevant to the post being applied for. Enhanced check including Barred lists This is like the enhanced check, but includes a check of the DBS . An employer can only ask for a barred list check for . It’s a criminal offence to ask for a check for any other roles.
There are 3 types of DBS checks. Standard Check This checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. Enhanced Check – An Enhanced check is the highest level of check available to anyone in regulated activity or a profession. This check includes the same as the standard check plus any additional information held by the local police that’s reasonably considered relevant to the being applied for (adult, child or ‘other’ workforce). ‘Other’ workforce means those who don’t work with children or adults specifically, but potentially both, eg taxi drivers. In this case, the police will only release information that’s relevant to the post being applied for. Enhanced check including Barred lists This is like the enhanced check, but includes a check of the DBS . An employer can only ask for a barred list check for . It’s a criminal offence to ask for a check for any other roles.
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