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What is an Enhanced DBS Check?
An enhanced DBS check - also called an enhanced disclosure check or enhanced CRB check - is the highest level of criminal record check available in the UK. It reveals spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings, along with any relevant information held by local police.
For roles involving regulated activity, such as working directly with children or vulnerable adults, employers can also request an enhanced DBS barred list check, which confirms whether an individual is barred from those types of roles. You can conveniently apply for an enhanced DBS check online through Clear Check’s secure digital platform.
Who Needs an Enhanced DBS Check?
An enhanced DBS check is required for individuals working in roles involving children or vulnerable adults. This includes carers, teachers, teaching assistants, social workers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers who engage in regulated activity.
Employers in education, health, and social care rely on enhanced DBS for carers, teachers, and volunteers to ensure safeguarding standards are maintained. Clear Check simplifies the process for both individuals and organisations who need to apply for an enhanced DBS check online quickly and securely.
Enhanced vs Standard vs Basic
Different levels of DBS checks provide different levels of detail. Use this quick guide to understand the difference:
Only the Enhanced DBS level can include a barred list check for regulated activity—making it essential for positions of responsibility in safeguarding environments.
How Employers Apply
Employers can quickly apply for enhanced DBS checks online through Clear Check using our secure Cloud Dashboard.
1. Register for a Corporate Account – Access your organisation’s management dashboard.
2. Act as a Registered Body – Or nominate Clear Check as your Umbrella Body to submit enhanced applications.
3. Verify Applicant Identity – A designated Verifier confirms the applicant’s documents.
4. Submit and Track – Monitor every enhanced DBS check from submission through to completion in real time.
This process ensures compliance with DBS regulations while streamlining recruitment for regulated roles.
What the Enhanced Check Reveals
An enhanced DBS check provides a comprehensive view of an individual’s background, including:
- Spent and unspent convictions
- Cautions, reprimands, and warnings
- Relevant local police information
- Barred list status (when requested for regulated activity)
Filtering rules apply, meaning some spent convictions and minor cautions may not appear if they’re legally protected. The result is a precise record tailored to each applicant’s eligibility, ensuring fair and accurate screening for employers.
Processing Time
The typical processing time for an enhanced DBS check is 7–14 days, depending on the speed of responses from local police forces. While some checks are completed sooner, timings can vary based on regional workloads.
Clear Check keeps employers informed every step of the way with digital tracking and real‑time status updates through your online dashboard—ensuring full visibility when managing multiple enhanced disclosure checks.
Clear Check as Your Umbrella Body
Enhanced DBS applications must be processed through a Registered Body or Umbrella Body approved by the Home Office. Clear Check is officially listed on the Home Office Umbrella Body directory, giving employers confidence in our authority and compliance standards.
By appointing Clear Check as your trusted Umbrella Body, you can handle all enhanced DBS checks, including enhanced DBS for carers, teachers, and healthcare staff, securely and efficiently. You can view Clear Check’s listing on the official GOV.UK Umbrella Body directory for verification.