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Standard DBS Check

At RiskReduct, we specialise in providing excellent background screening services, including DBS Standard Checks. Our expertise ensures that you receive accurate and comprehensive information for making informed recruitment decisions. Here’s some important information you need to know about DBS Standard Checks:

 

A DBS Standard Check is a criminal record check conducted by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK. It offers a balanced view of an individual’s criminal history, making it suitable for various roles that require a moderate level of scrutiny.

  • Content of the DBS Basic Check
    Unspent Convictions: The Standard Check discloses any unspent convictions. These are convictions that have not yet reached the end of their rehabilitation period as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
     
    Unspent Cautions :The check includes any formal cautions that are unspent. These cautions are issued by the police for minor offenses and are disclosed if still active.
     
    Relevant Convictions and Cautions: : It may disclose relevant convictions and cautions from the past 11 years.
  • Legal Considerations
    Data Protection: All information disclosed in a DBS Standard Check is subject to data protection laws. At RiskReduct, we ensure that your data is handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
     
    Fair use : Employers should use the information disclosed in the Standard Check fairly and relevantly. RiskReduct provides guidance on interpreting results to support fair decision-making.
     
    Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 : Our checks adhere to this Act’s guidelines on spent and unspent convictions, ensuring that only relevant information is disclosed.
  • Why Choose RiskReduct for Your DBS Standard Check?
    Expertise: With extensive experience in background screening, RiskReduct ensures accurate and comprehensive DBS Standard Checks tailored to your needs.
     
    Efficiency : Our streamlined process and expert support make obtaining a DBS Standard Check quick and hassle-free.
     
    Compliance : We adhere to all legal and regulatory requirements, providing peace of mind that your background checks are handled professionally.
For reliable, efficient, and compliant DBS Standard Checks, trust RiskReduct. Our comprehensive background screening solutions are designed to meet your needs and ensure you make informed hiring decisions.
 
DBS Check Comparison
 
  DBS Basic Check DBS Standard Check DBS Enhanced Check
Purpose Basic criminal record check More detailed criminal record check Comprehensive check with additional information
Suitable For General employment roles Roles with greater responsibility or security Roles involving children or vulnerable adults
Criminal Record Details Spent and unspent convictions Spent and unspent convictions, cautions Spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings
Barred Lists Check Not included Not included Includes checks against barred lists for children and vulnerable adults
Local Police Information Not included Not included May include additional local police information relevant to the role
Eligibility Available to anyone Requires a specific job role or sector Requires a specific job role or sector, particularly in safeguarding roles
Issuing Authority Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Typical Use Basic employment screening Roles with higher risk or security requirements Roles involving direct contact with vulnerable groups or sensitive positions
Processing Time Generally quicker (usually a few days) Longer than Basic but generally quicker than Enhanced (often a few weeks) Longest processing time due to additional checks (can take several weeks)
Legal Framework Governed by the Police Act 1997 Governed by the Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Governed by the Police Act 1997, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
Applicant’s Consent Required Required Required
Cost Lower cost compared to Standard and Enhanced Moderate cost, higher than Basic Highest cost due to the extensive checks
Appeal Process Can be challenged if inaccurate or incomplete Can be challenged if inaccurate or incomplete Can be challenged if inaccurate or incomplete, with more complex procedures due to the additional information
 

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