{"id":32372,"date":"2026-03-11T22:55:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T22:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/?page_id=32372"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:39:30","slug":"uk-enhanced-dbs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/emea\/uk-enhanced-dbs\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Enhanced DBS"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"two-tile-half-half colour-theme-white list-basic default-padding no-padding-bottom\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background Checks <br>for Self-Employed and Personal Employees<\/h1>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<p class=\"additional-top-margin\">Fast and reliable Enhanced DBS checks for self-employed people and personal employees. Fully online. Secure payment. No employer required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk-enhanced-dbs-sign-up\/\">Get started today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks has-4-columns default-padding default-padding colour-theme-white items-alignment--left image-shape--landscape list-basic image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__stacked\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-au-pair-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32448 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-au-pair-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-au-pair-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-au-pair-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-au-pair.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-piano-teacher-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32452 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-piano-teacher-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-piano-teacher-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-piano-teacher-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-piano-teacher.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-football-coach-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32456 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-football-coach-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-football-coach-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-football-coach-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-football-coach.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-taxi-driver-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32460 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-taxi-driver-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-taxi-driver-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-taxi-driver-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/uk-self-employed-taxi-driver.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-tile-half-half two-tile-centered colour-theme-white list-checkmark default-padding no-padding-top\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile centered-pricing-card horizontal-align-content-center vertical-align-content-center\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">DBS Basic &amp; Digital Identity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u00a341.50 (\u00a345.50 incl. VAT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The fast, flexible option \u2013&nbsp;available to anyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect for employment, volunteering, licensing, or personal peace of mind. No eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DBS Basic Criminal Record Check (unspent convictions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure Digital Identity Verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully Online Application &amp; Status Updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple. Accessible. Ready when you are.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/emea\/ssb-sign-up\/\">Get started today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"one-tile centered-pricing-card horizontal-align-content-center vertical-align-content-center\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Enhanced DBS Checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u00a374.50 (\u00a379.50 incl. VAT)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For roles working with children or vulnerable adults.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhanced checks require specific eligibility under UK law \u2013 we guide you through it to ensure your application is compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>What&#8217;s Included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DBS Enhanced Criminal Record Check<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checks against relevant barred lists (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secure Digital Identity Verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive screening \u2013 handled the right way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk-enhanced-dbs-sign-up\/\">Get started today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-light-green text-left width-medium default-padding no-padding-bottom\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fast. Straightforward. Fully Compliant.<\/h2>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks has-3-columns default-padding small-padding-top colour-theme-light-green items-alignment--left image-shape--landscape list-basic image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__stacked\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">100% Online Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply in minutes from any device. No paperwork. No guesswork.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Built-In Identity Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete digital identity checks securely.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trusted &amp; Secure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We follow strict UK compliance standards to protect your data every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"two-tile default-padding uk-dbs-designed-for-individuals colour-theme-white small-padding image-left list-basic\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"two-tile__column two-tile__content\">\n                <div class=\"two-tile__content-inner\">\n                    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Designed for Individuals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply for licensing or regulated work as a private carer, tutor, nanny, or volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We help individuals apply correctly the first time with clear guidance and transparent pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No employer portal required. No hidden steps.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"two-tile__column two-tile__image image-cover\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uk-self-employed-healthcare-worker.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uk-self-employed-healthcare-worker.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uk-self-employed-healthcare-worker-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uk-self-employed-healthcare-worker-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.staging.certn.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/uk-self-employed-healthcare-worker-1152x1536.webp 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1536px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1536\/2048;\">            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"two-tile-half-half colour-theme-medium-green list-basic default-padding small-padding\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile vertical-align-content-center\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Enhanced DBS Check Started Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple application. Secure processing. Clear results.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"one-tile vertical-align-content-center\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button main-cta-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/uk-enhanced-dbs-sign-up\/\">Get started today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-white text-left width-medium default-padding no-padding-bottom\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Positions<\/h2>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks has-3-columns default-padding small-padding colour-theme-white items-alignment--left show-individual-columns image-shape--square list-basic image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles hide-stacked-on-mobile\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__stacked\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carer &#8211; Adult<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Childminder<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructor &#8211; Children<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contractor &#8211; School<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nanny\/Au Pair<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutor &#8211; Children<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"image-text-blocks default-padding small-padding colour-theme-white items-alignment--left show-individual-columns image-shape--square list-basic image-text-blocks-plain-text-button-styles hide-slider-on-desktop\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            <div class=\"image-text-blocks__slider\">\n                \n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carer &#8211; Adult<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Childminder<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructor &#8211; Children<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contractor &#8211; School<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nanny\/Au Pair<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"image-text-block\">\n    <div class=\"image-text-block__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tutor &#8211; Children<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function($) {\n        $(document).ready(function() {\n            $('.image-text-blocks__slider').slick({\n                slidesToScroll: 1,\n                infinite: true,\n                dots: true,\n                arrows: false,\n                slidesToShow: 4,\n                responsive: [\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 1100,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 3,\n                        }\n                    },\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 900,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 2,\n                        }\n                    },\n                    {\n                        breakpoint: 700,\n                        settings: {\n                            slidesToShow: 1,\n                        }\n                    }\n                ],\n                \/\/ prevArrow: '<button class=\"slick-prev slick-arrow\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"slick-prev-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 5L16 12L9 19\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"slick-sr-only\">Previous<\/span><\/button>',\n                \/\/ nextArrow: '<button class=\"slick-next slick-arrow\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"slick-next-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M9 5L16 12L9 19\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"slick-sr-only\">Next<\/span><\/button>'\n            });\n        });\n    })(jQuery);\n<\/script>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-white text-left default-padding no-padding\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n\n<p><strong>Not sure if your role qualifies?<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/dbs-eligibility-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DBS \u202feligibility guidance<\/a> to determine if your role is eligible for an Enhanced or Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS check<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"container colour-theme-white text-left default-padding small-padding-top\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply for an <strong>Enhanced DBS check?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhanced DBS checks are only available for roles that meet the criteria for Regulated Activity as defined by the DBS \u2013 typically positions involving children or vulnerable adults. If you\u2019re unsure, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/collections\/dbs-eligibility-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">use the official government eligibility checker.<\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"two-tile-small-large colour-theme-light-green list-basic default-padding default-padding\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"one-tile\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__inner\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-item__title icon accent-color\" id=\"heading-0\" aria-controls=\"collapse-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <span>Who can apply for an Enhanced DBS check?<\/span>            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"collapse-0\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-0\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item__content-inner\">\n                    <p>Enhanced DBS checks are only available for roles that meet the criteria for Regulated Activity as defined by the DBS \u2013 typically positions involving children or vulnerable adults. If you\u2019re unsure, <a href=\"http:\/\/use the official government eligibility checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">use the official government eligibility checker<\/a>.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-item__title icon accent-color\" id=\"heading-1\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <span>How long does an Enhanced DBS check take?<\/span>            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"collapse-1\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item__content-inner\">\n                    <p>Processing times for Enhanced DBS checks vary. The national average for most applications is approximately 14 days. Please note that local police force workloads can occasionally extend this timeframe.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-item__title icon accent-color\" id=\"heading-2\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <span>What happens after I order my DBS check?<\/span>            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"collapse-2\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-2\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item__content-inner\">\n                    <p>Once your order is placed, we quickly verify your identity before submitting the request to the DBS. As soon as the DBS has\u202fcompleted your check, your certificate will be mailed to you in the post.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-item__title icon accent-color\" id=\"heading-3\" aria-controls=\"collapse-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <span>What\u2019s the difference between Basic and Enhanced DBS?<\/span>            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"collapse-3\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-3\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item__content-inner\">\n                    <p>A Basic DBS shows unspent convictions.<\/p>\n<p>An Enhanced DBS includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and may include information from local police records if relevant to the role.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\n            <div class=\"accordion-item__title icon accent-color\" id=\"heading-4\" aria-controls=\"collapse-4\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                <span>What is the difference between an Enhanced DBS and an Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS check?<\/span>            <\/div>\n            <div id=\"collapse-4\" class=\"accordion-item__content\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-4\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-item__content-inner\">\n                    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An<\/span><b> Enhanced DBS check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police forces. It is required for roles involving work with children or vulnerable adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes everything above, plus a search of the DBS Barred Lists \u2014 one for children, one for vulnerable adults \u2014 which identify individuals who are legally prohibited from working with those groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Barred List check is only available for roles that constitute <\/span><b>regulated activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g. teachers, care workers, healthcare staff). Not all roles involving vulnerable people qualify. Use the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/find-out-dbs-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DBS eligibility tool on GOV.UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to confirm which check applies to your role.<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"two-tile-half-half colour-theme-medium-green list-basic default-padding small-padding\" >\n    <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"content-wrapper-inner\">\n            \n<div class=\"one-tile vertical-align-content-center\" >\n    <div class=\"one-tile__content\">\n        \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply with Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear pricing. Secure process. 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