In this article, we will include a brief guide on how to apply for a Basic DBS check, how much it costs as well as what information is shown on this DBS check.
A background check is to see if you have a clean record legally or to see if you have a criminal record or not. You can request a Basic DBS check, or the person employing you can also request one.
It does not matter what reason or position in the company. A basic DBS check would suffice. There are, however, certain jobs where it could be possible that an in-depth record check is required, that would be an Enhanced DBS Check.
Depending on the job, you will need to find out if you need a Basic DBS check; if there is any confusion about that, you can crosscheck it with your employer.
How can a DBS check be applied for?
The easiest and fastest way to apply for your Basic DBS check is online directly with DBS.
What can it cost to get a Basic DBS check done, and how is the payment made?
Any work that does not involve receiving a payment and all basic checks costs around £18. Since you are applying online, you can make the same with either Credit or Debit card.
If you are getting a Basic DBS check done, you will have the option to pay for it when you apply. If a third party is responsible for paying your DBS check, the opportunity to pay at another time will be available.
Even though you are allowed to pay for the check later, the payment must be completed within 10 days. To make the payment, a link will be sent to the email provided; you can then send that forward to whoever will make the payment on your behalf. Like maybe the person employing you or a family relation. Also, your application will not be processed until the payment is made and completed.
If you are wondering how long the process of the DBS checks takes, It usually takes around 12 to 14 days.
A Basic DBS check would contain any record of any conviction or temporary caution raised under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As per the name of the act, if you were previously convicted of any crime or felony, then under this act, the caution or conviction becomes ‘spent or time served’ after some time, and this is termed the ‘rehabilitation period.’
Knowing the result of your Basic DBS check. An important thing to note is that if you have made a DBS application directly through the DBS portal online and provided a Mobile number, you will receive a secure message/link on that number through which you can check the test results. However, this is only possible if the result does not show if the result has information on any past convictions.
Once you have completed the online DBS application, you can create an online account on the DBS site if you are a new user. The whole point of this online account is to make the whole user experience easier. You can also use this online account to check your test results, permit somebody else to view the results, contact customer care, and a few other amenities.
If you have registered on the DBS portal, you can use this login to pull back an application. However, if the process is almost done and the results are ready to be published, you cannot withdraw an application.
Under certain circumstances like, if the personal data of the applicant is wrong, if the details of the convictions are incorrect, or if the details on the check do not belong to you. Under these circumstances, a basic DBS check can be disputed.
The Updating service that DBS check provides is unavailable for Basic DBS checks.
Another way to apply for a Basic DBS check is through a trustworthy third-party organization, vendor, or agent as long as they are registered with DBS. They can apply on your behalf. Employers as well can go through them for a Basic DBS check.
What is the DBS update service?
We will be sharing some information regarding the Update service that DBS provides.
Just based on the name of the service, you can tell that it is a service that you will need to subscribe to if you would like your standard or Enhanced DBS certificate updated, which you will be able to view at any time, not only that but also an employer as well can view this updated Certificate of yours.
There are a couple of ways that you would be able to avail of this particular update service. Firstly, you can apply for this service as soon as you have acquired your Application form reference number after applying for your Standard/Enhanced DBS check. This particular Application Form Reference Number can be requested once you have applied for the DBS check. Secondly, this particular update service can be joined with something known as a Certificate number. This Certificate number is received once you have completed the due process required and acquired a certificate for your DBS check. If you are applying like this, you need to ensure that you do so within 30 days from the date of issue, these would be calendar days, and the 30 days would include the date of issue of the DBS certificate, which will be printed on it. Once you have joined the update service, you can log in and view several details regarding your check. Please note that this DBS update service is unavailable if you get a Basic DBS check done.