{"id":4704,"date":"2020-10-08T14:25:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T14:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/dev2\/?page_id=4704"},"modified":"2025-02-06T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T15:29:09","slug":"zoo-worker-dbs-check","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/zoo-worker-dbs-check\/","title":{"rendered":"DBS Check Zoo Worker | Zoo Worker DBS Check | DBS &#038; CRB Check for Zoo Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/crb-check-application\/\" title=\"Start my check\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-large btn-inline apply-btn mycheck for-mobile\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"icon-pencil\"><\/i>Start my check<\/a><!-- .btn -->\n<p>Zoo workers in the UK can expect to be asked to complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basic DBS check<\/a> as part of the recruitment process. A DBS check is used by your employer to determine your suitability to work in the role because it is a frontline position.<\/p>\n<p>DBS checks are a statutory search for criminal records carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service, unless you are in Scotland where the procedure is managed by Disclosure Scotland.<\/p>\n<p>Zoo workers need to take a basic DBS check for a zoo worker because when working in the zoo you will have a degree of contact with the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a basic DBS check?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/\">basic DBS check<\/a> for a zoo worker will search for any unspent <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/criminal-convictions-and-dbs-checks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">criminal convictions<\/a> or conditional cautions. The purpose of the check is to ensure the public, particularly vulnerable adults and children, are kept safe from those who are unsuitable for public-facing roles.<\/p>\n<p>Under the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act all those who work in frontline roles must take a DBS check so there are tons of other positions in the UK which require the same level of background check.<\/p>\n<p>This type of CRB check does not require you to disclose any spent convictions and your employer has no legal right to ask about anything more than any <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/dbs-check-faq-videos\/what-does-unspent-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">unspent<\/a> criminal convictions or conditional cautions.<\/p>\n<p>You can find all you need to know about basic DBS checks on our home page. We provide support for <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/dbs-checks-for-businesses-and-organisations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">organisations<\/a> and individuals to complete basic DBS checks with quickly and easily online with us.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to complete your basic DBS application form online with us today, receive unlimited support from our friendly advisers and lots more. <a href=\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/\">Visit our home page<\/a> to discover how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zoo workers in the UK can expect to be asked to complete a basic DBS check as part of the recruitment process. A DBS check is used by your employer to determine your suitability to work in the role because it is a frontline position. 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