DBS Checks
We deliver three levels of online DBS checks – Basic DBS Check, Standard DBS Check and Enhanced DSB Checks. With MyVetting.com, these checks are carried out online to protect vulnerable people in society in both work and leisure time.
Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks. What is an online DBS check?Â
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is a check on an individual’s criminal record to assess their suitability for a paid or volunteer role with an organisation. There are three levels of DBS check and the type of DBS check required depends on the role being undertaken.Â
DBS checks enable employers to check criminal records before people start a new role with them or move role if they’re already employed by an organisation. Â
An online DBS check is simply a digital DBS check that can be carried out online, from your own device. With MyVetting, you can a DBS check online in a few clicks
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What does DBS mean?
DBS is the shortened name for the Disclosure and Barring Service, the public body responsible for completing DBS checks in the UK. Online DBS checks can be carried out with MyVetting, a digital DBS check provider. Both ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certified, your data security is guaranteed by our encrypted online system.   Â
You can apply for a basic DBS check or apply for enhanced DBS online through MyVetting’s online portal.
My Vetting DBS Check Packages
Basic DBS
Standard DBS
Enhanced DBS
Volunteer DBS
Can I check my own criminal record?
Individuals are eligible to request a basic online DBS check on themselves. Â
Other levels of DBS must be requested by an employer or organisation. If you are self-employed and are required to undertake a DBS for a job, the organisation will be able to request a basic, standard or enhanced DBS as required by the role in question. Â
For roles that require close contact with children or vulnerable adults, including regulated activity, a check of the children’s or adults barred list may be requested. The children’s barred list may be referred to as ‘List 99’. Online enhanced DBS checks with barred list checks are available on Myvetting.comÂ
A DBS check will not cover the time someone lived outside the UK.Â
Can I check a DBS online?
MyVetting.com allows you to run employee and volunteer online DBS checks, with an easy-to-use dashboard where you can check, manage and track your checks accessible with your online DBS account login. Start your online DBS application in seconds.
MyVetting’s Online DBS process
MyVetting’s streamlined online DBS process is simple and straightforward for both employers and applicants. You can apply for enhanced DBS check online through MyVetting’s easy-to-use portal.Â
Employers and organisations, known as Clients at MyVetting, register for free and buy the number of checks that you need. With instant access to your own dashboard, you can send online DBS checks in a few clicks and track the progress of each check 24/7. Â
You can top up your online DBS check credits at any time, with the price per check decreasing depending on the number of checks you’re buying. The completed DBS reports will be delivered straight to your dashboard, so that you can make accurate and informed recruitment decisions on your candidates. Â
When you start the online DBS check, candidates will be notified by SMS and/or email to their device or smartphone. Â
They can upload their evidence using their device, which dramatically reduces the processing time for the client. When their online DBS check has been completed, the report will be emailed to the candidate ready to share with the company or organisation that requested it.Â
MyVetting’s enhanced DBS check online process means that there’s no lengthy paperwork or in-person meetings to slow the recruitment process down, but we guarantee the integrity and the security of all online DBS checks carried out on our platform. Basic and Standard DBS applications are just as quick and simple to complete.
How much do online DBS checks cost?Â
At MyVetting, we’ve worked hard to make sure that online DBS checks are as affordable as possible, so that you can make your budgets work harder without compromising on safety or security.Â
For paid employment, there is a government-fixed fee of £18 for each basic or standard DBS check. This rises to £38 for enhanced DBS checks with or without barred lists. Â
At MyVetting we add a handling fee for each online DBS check completed, on a sliding scale that begins once you buy over 10 checks. We’ve worked hard to make our discounts start as soon as possible.Â
MyVetting online DBS price breaks per check
- 1-10 checks – £11 handling feeÂ
- 11-99 checks – £9 handling feeÂ
- 100+ checks – £6 handling feeÂ
There is no government fee associated with online volunteer DBS checks, simply the MyVetting handling fee.Â
What Types of Online DBS checks are there?
There are three main types of DBS check, with a further check of barred lists available for the relevant roles. All types of DBS checks are available online. The different types of online DBS check are:Â
- Online Basic DBS check – declares unspent convictions and conditional cautionsÂ
- Online Standard DBS check – declares spent and unspent convictions and cautionsÂ
- Online Enhanced DBS check – declares spent and unspent convictions and cautions, and any information held by local police on the Police National Computer considered relevant to the role in questionÂ
- Online Enhanced DBS with Children and/or Adult’s Barred list checkÂ
You cannot fail a DBS check. However, applicants that feature on a barred list check are banned from working in roles with either/or children or vulnerable adults and it is an offence to knowingly hire someone that you know is barredÂ
Employers are required by law to carry out DBS checks on relevant roles within their organisation and have a recruitment policy on ex-offenders that can be shared with any applicant that requests to see it.Â
How online DBS checks supports employers
Moving your DBS checks online both accelerates and streamlines the process for employers. Along with faster turnaround times, we can also dramatically reduce the cost of a DBS check and we offer price breaks that kick in quickly. Â
Reducing time and financial outlay on DBS checks doesn’t mean that we compromise on quality. MyVetting’s online DBS checks are as rigorous and robust as the traditional paper-based method. We’ve just developed a smarter, faster and more affordable way of meeting your background check needs.Â
How online DBS checks protect people
Online DBS checks help to ensure that the people that work within your organisations, as well as the people that you work with and you serve, are safe from harm. DBS checks are key to safeguarding across the board.Â
Safeguarding is essential across many sectors, such as healthcare and education. Vulnerable adults and children must legally be safeguarded, with DBS checks created to ensure unsuitable individuals could not work in roles that required regulated activity with vulnerable people. Â
In HR, there’s no room for error – getting vetting checks wrong is unthinkable. At MyVetting.com, we’ve developed a fast, secure and robust system that allows HR professionals to check at speed and in confidence.Â
Is the DBS the same as CRB?
DBS checks are an updated version of the CRB check. The DBS was created when the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) merged with the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA).Â
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Whether you’re buying one DBS check or hundreds, MyVetting’s online DBS check service means that you can get started in seconds. Â
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