DBS Process & Documents
We work with vulnerable clients, therefore the work we do is legally classed as a regulated activity meaning an Enhanced DBS check will be conducted.
Individuals on the Children’s or Adults’ Barred List should not continue.
On the next page, you will be asked to upload your DBS documents.
If any of the documents listed are available they should be provided as part of the DBS application.
At least 3 documents must be uploaded and collectively, they must confirm:
- your current, legal name
- your current address
- your date of birth.
Group 1 Documents
These are the strongest documents, any 3 of any of these is enough to complete a DBS.
- Passport (any nationality)
- Biometric residence permit (UK)
- Current photocard driving licence -
UK/Isle of Man/Channel Islands/other EEA country (full or provisional)
- Adoption certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
- Birth certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
Additional
If you are unable to provide 3 Group 1 documents, then additional documents are required to establish identity. Any of the below documents can be provided as part of the DBS application.
- Marriage Certificate
- EEA National ID card
- Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo
Documents issued within the past 12 months:
- Council Tax Statement
- Financial Statement
- Mortgage Statement
- P45 Statement
- P60 Statement
Documents issued within the past 3 months:
- Bank or building society statement
- Benefit Statement (UK) - e.g. Child benefit, Pension
- Central or local government, government agency, or local council document giving entitlement. e.g. Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Service, HMRC.
- Electricity Bill / Statement
- Gas Bill / Statement
- Credit Card Statement
- Telephone Bill / Statement (Not Mobile Telephone)
- Water Bill / Statement
Please upload at least 3, ideally 4 of these documents on the next page.
Under Covid guidelines we are able to use electronic copies however, we must see the originals prior to your start date.
Do you have any convictions or cautions that would not currently be filtered by the DBS?
Additional guidance – The term ‘convictions’ is used to refer to any sentence or disposal issued by a court. The term ‘cautions’ includes simple and conditional cautions. You do not need to disclose reprimands, final warnings or cautions accepted when under 18. You do not need to disclose anything that would be currently filtered by the Disclosure & Barring Service. If you’re not sure if your convictions or cautions are filtered, you can find out more from hub.unlock.org.uk/filtering.
