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How Long Does It Take for a DBS Check to Come Back?

How Long Does It Take for a DBS Check to Come Back?

There are lots of different occupations which require the employee to undergo a DBS check. The problem with the process is that it can be quite lengthy, and involves the employee filling in a form listing their personal details, the employer verifying their personal identification documents, then the form being sent off to the DBS for the police checks to be done. On average, this process can take 8 weeks. If someone has changed their name a lot and has moved house dozens of times, the checking may take even longer. There is no way around this process and no way of speeding things up – there is no option to pay extra for an “express service”. Bear in mind that it may take several weeks for a DBS check to be returned when you apply for a new position, and always complete forms as a matter of urgency to keep the process moving as smoothly as possible. There are however some options for both employer and employee while waiting for a DBS check to be completed.

When Do I Need To Use a Disclosure Certificate?

When Do I Need To Use a Disclosure Certificate?

There are lots of different circumstances under which you might be asked to produce a Disclosure certificate. Disclosure is the name given to the process of having your criminal record checked before applying for a job or voluntary position in Scotland. In England, the very similar process is called a DBS check. There are many, many reasons why someone may apply for one of the different types of Disclosure certificate, but here are the most common.

How Long Does It Take to Receive an Enhanced DBS Check?

How Long Does It Take to Receive an Enhanced DBS Check?

There are different levels of police checking certificates which are available to employers throughout the UK, and the more detailed type of check in England and Wales is called an Enhanced DBS check. This sort of check is carried out on both employees and volunteers who work with vulnerable adults, people who work in schools or childcare establishments, foster carers, healthcare professionals, carers and social workers. There are two types of enhanced checks, one which gives simply the police records of the person concerned, and one which also searches the barred lists of people working in certain occupations who have been barred from working with children or vulnerable adults. The type of check carried out will depend on the exact position being applied for, and in the majority of cases, the employer will know what type of check is needed.