Disclosure and Barring Service checks and self-disclosures - Guidance for managers April 2024
In this section
- SECTION 2: MANAGERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
- What to do if a conviction is disclosed which may affect the person’s suitability for the post
- Dealing with a situation where you have safeguarding concerns
- Making a referral to the Disclosure and Barring Service and other Agencies
- Appendix 1: Establishing DBS Eligibility Form
- Appendix 2: Letter to be sent to employees registered with DBS update service
- Appendix 3: Self-Disclosure Form
- Appendix 4: Disclosure Risk Assessment Form
- Appendix 5: Safeguarding Referral Record
Types of DBS checks
There are 4 types of DBS checks which the Council may request:
Basic Disclosure
Shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions only. Any post is eligible for this type of check if it is deemed proportionate and relevant for the role.
Standard Disclosure
Shows spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.
Enhanced Disclosure
Shows the same as a standard check plus any information held by local police that is considered relevant to the role.
Enhanced Disclosure with Barred Lists
Shows the same as an enhanced check plus whether the applicant is on the list of people barred from working with these service users.