DBS Checking

If you’ve been contacted by us to say your role is subject to a DBS check, then here is the place to upload your documents.

By uploading any documents here, you consent to us processing your information, subject to the following T&C’s.

APPLICANT DECLARATIONS AND CONSENT

1 Declaration by Applicant – DBS Consent

The Disclosure & Barring Service will refer the details provided on this application form to government and law enforcement bodies in accordance with any relevant legislation. The details provided to these bodies will be used for identifying possible matches to records held by them.

Where such a match is established, data may be released to the DBS for inclusion on any certificate issued. The details provided on this form may be used to update the records held by the bodies specified above. The details provided on this application form may be used to verify your identity for authentication purposes.

The DBS may use any information provided by the DBS on a certificate or otherwise held by the DBS to inform any of its barring decisions made under its powers within the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

I have provided complete and true information in support of the application and I understand that knowingly making a false statement for this purpose is a criminal offence.

2 DBS Basic Checks:

I understand that in some cases, uCheck may provide an electronic result directly to Start People Ltd prior to me receiving my certificate.

I understand and will ensure that I enter my correct address details on the application form.

I understand that once my application has been processed, the DBS will send my basic certificate to my current address as specified on my application or directly to Start People Ltd as previously agreed.

• I have read the Basic DBS Check Processing Privacy Policy https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-privacy-policies and I understand how DBS will process my personal data.

• I consent to the DBS providing an electronic result directly to uCheck that has submitted my application. I understand that an electronic result contains a message that indicates either the certificate does not contain criminal record information or to await certificate which will indicate that my certificate contains criminal record information. In some cases the responsible organisation may provide this information directly to my employer prior to me receiving my certificate. I also consent to Start People informing the employer of the outcome from uCheck Limited.

• I understand if I do not consent to an electronic result being issued to uCheck Limited who are submitting my application that I must not proceed with this application and I should apply directly to DBS https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record.

• I understand that to withdraw my consent whilst my application is in progress I must contact the DBS helpline 03000 200 190. My application will then be withdrawn.

You are required to upload TWO documents one from each of the categories below (One from A and One from B)

Category A Documents

  • Current VALID Passport
  • Current Biometric Residence Permit
  • Current Driving License – Full or Provisional (UK ISSUED ONLY)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands Issued)
  • E-Visa
  • Application Registration Card (ARC)

Category B Documents

  • Current VALID Passport
  • Current Biometric Residence Permit
  • Current Driving License – Full or Provisional (UK ISSUED ONLY)
  • Birth Certificate
  • Adoption Certificate (UK and Channel Islands Issued)
  • E-Visa
  • Application Registration Card (ARC)
  • Non-UK Current Driving License
  • Marriage Certificate
  • HM Forces ID Card or HM Forces Veteran Card (UK Issued)
  • Firearms License
  • Immigration Documents/Visa/Work Permit
  • Mortgage Statement (UK Issued)
  • Bank or Building Society Statement (UK Issued)
  • Bank or Building Society Account Opening Confirmation Letter (UK Issued)
  • Credit Card Statement (UK Issued)
  • Financial Statement (e.g. Pension)
  • P45 or P60
  • Council Tax Statement
  • Letter of Sponsorship from Future Employment Provider
  • Utility Bill
  • Benefit Statement e.g. Child Benefit, Pension etc
  • Central or local Government document
  • EEA National ID Card
  • Cards carrying the PAS accreditation logo
  • Letter from Head Teacher or College Principle
  • Non-UK Bank or Building Society Statement
  • Irish Passport Card
  • HMRC Self Assessment or Tax Demand Letter
  • European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

Next Steps

Once you have uploaded your Documents and they have been checked by Start People, you will then be contacted via email/text message by our Partner Company – UCheck – to complete your DBS application.

Your certificate will be posted to you by UCheck and is usually done within 7-10 days.

If you have any problems, then please contact your Start People Consultant.