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What is a DBS check?

Along with references and interviews, DBS checks help employers make safe recruitment
decisions.
They help identify individuals who may be unsuitable for specific roles.
We recommend that all employers offer the job contingent on receiving satisfactory
references and a DBS check.

An Enhanced DBS Check for individuals provides details about both spent and unspent convictions
held on the Police National Computer (PNC) that are not eligible for filtering.

This will disclose:
The conviction date
The offence committed
The date the offence occurred
The court where the individual appeared
The sentence or disposal details

Who is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check?

These checks are for roles that involve significant contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Typically, this type of work includes regularly caring for, supervising, training, or being in sole
charge of these individuals.

**Please note that you can only request a DBS check for workers aged 16 and over**

What is the cost of a DBS check?

There is no cost for a DBS check for employers, funding for this is included within your
recruitment budget with Virtual Wallet

How to Apply for DBS Enhanced Disclosure

Employee Application:

As a condition of your employment as a Personal Assistant, you are required to consent to your
employer obtaining an Enhanced DBS certificate to confirm your suitability for this type of role.
This form outlines the process you need to follow to enable PPL to request this certificate on
behalf of your employer.

https://www.myvirtualwallet.co.uk/s4s/FormDetails/FillForm?formId=1097

Employer Application:

https://www.myvirtualwallet.co.uk/s4s/FormDetails/FillForm?formId=1098

Additional information:
- All PA’s should be DBS checked. 
- Technically a DBS certificate is out of date on the day it is issued. 
- Please also note that a new check should also be done every 3 years for existing Pas
- You should only see the original DBS certificate as photocopies are not acceptable. Also,
you are not allowed to make a copy for your own records