Is CRB the same as Right to Work checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n![\"Video](\"https:\/\/crbdirect.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/thumbnail2.png\")
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNo, Right to Work Checks are about establishing whether someone is in the UK legally, and has the right to work here. This is a standard check for all jobs, even those which don\u2019t require a DBS check<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nHow do I monitor the progress of my DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIf you submit your application online, you\u2019ll be given a reference number which you can use to log in and see where in the system your application is. This should give some indication about timescales.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nDo volunteers need a CRB or DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIf people are carrying out work which falls under the remit of regulated activity, then they will need a criminal record check whether or not they are being paid.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I refuse to apply for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYou are within your rights to refuse to apply for a DBS check<\/a>, but of course an employer is within their rights to refuse to employ you without one.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat does a child mean in terms of CRB checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe Disclosure and Barring Service defines a \u201cchild\u201d as anyone under the age of 18, irrespective of their educational or employment status.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is the PNC?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIn terms of criminal records checking, the PNC is the police national computer. This is the central database where all forces store information about convictions and cautions.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I apply for a CRB check or DBS check from overseas?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nYes, you can apply for a UK criminal records check from anywhere in the world. You might also need a local check depending on the job however.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is an Umbrella Body?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nAn umbrella body is an organisation approved by the DBS to process criminal records checks. They have the expertise to check applications, and can offer expert advice to applicants.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nDo self-employed people need a DBS or CRB check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nAs individuals, self-employed people can only apply for a basic DBS check<\/a>. But in some situations they might be able to apply through a further organisation for a more detailed check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nIs there a maximum age for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThere is no upper limit for a criminal records check, and the process is identical whatever the age of the applicant.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWho is a vulnerable adult in terms of DBS rules?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nAn adult is vulnerable when they are a patient in hospital, being cared for at home, under the care of social work, or needs help in managing their own affairs.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is Disclosure Scotland?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDisclosure Scotland is the official government body which manages criminal records checks in Scotland. Their scheme is known as Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG).<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is a reprimand?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA reprimand is the same as a caution, but given in England and Wales to someone under the age of 18. In nearly all cases, these will be left off any future criminal record check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat is a caution?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nA caution is a formal police warning about future behaviour, which is used when guilt is admitted. It is an alternative to going to court and trial. Cautions will appear on DBS certificates until they are spent.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat happens after I submit my form?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe DBS will check the information you have provided for accuracy and completeness, and then pass it to Police services around the UK for checking against their records.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhat does filtering mean in relation to CRB checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nFiltering is the process which the police use when deciding what information to include on a certificate. In general, they will choose to filter out older, irrelevant information in favour of giving the candidate a better chance of employment.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWill parking tickets appear on my criminal record?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nMost driving offences won\u2019t appear on a DBS check. Speeding, parking offences or driving without a seat belt are dealt with by fixed penalty fines, and won\u2019t appear on a criminal record.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nWhy was my DBS check rejected?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThe Disclosure and Barring Service will reject applications with basic errors in the name and address fields. If your form is rejected for this reason, you\u2019ll have to start the process from scratch.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nDo I need a National Insurance number to apply for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nNo, the two systems operate independently, and you don\u2019t need a National Insurance number to get a check. However, your employer will ask you to go through the process of getting a number separately.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
\nCan I provide online statements as proof of ID for a CRB or DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDBS wants to see originals of bank statements, and credit card statements. If you manage your accounts online, you might have to contact your providers and ask for hard copies in the post.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPrev<\/u><\/a> - 1<\/u><\/a> - 2<\/u><\/a> - 3<\/u><\/a> - 4<\/u><\/a> - 5 - 6<\/u><\/a> - Next<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Page 5 of 6 Prev - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - Next<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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No, Right to Work Checks are about establishing whether someone is in the UK legally, and has the right to work here. This is a standard check for all jobs, even those which don\u2019t require a DBS check<\/a>.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n If you submit your application online, you\u2019ll be given a reference number which you can use to log in and see where in the system your application is. This should give some indication about timescales.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n If people are carrying out work which falls under the remit of regulated activity, then they will need a criminal record check whether or not they are being paid.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n You are within your rights to refuse to apply for a DBS check<\/a>, but of course an employer is within their rights to refuse to employ you without one.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The Disclosure and Barring Service defines a \u201cchild\u201d as anyone under the age of 18, irrespective of their educational or employment status.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n In terms of criminal records checking, the PNC is the police national computer. This is the central database where all forces store information about convictions and cautions.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Yes, you can apply for a UK criminal records check from anywhere in the world. You might also need a local check depending on the job however.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n An umbrella body is an organisation approved by the DBS to process criminal records checks. They have the expertise to check applications, and can offer expert advice to applicants.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n As individuals, self-employed people can only apply for a basic DBS check<\/a>. But in some situations they might be able to apply through a further organisation for a more detailed check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n There is no upper limit for a criminal records check, and the process is identical whatever the age of the applicant.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n An adult is vulnerable when they are a patient in hospital, being cared for at home, under the care of social work, or needs help in managing their own affairs.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Disclosure Scotland is the official government body which manages criminal records checks in Scotland. Their scheme is known as Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG).<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A reprimand is the same as a caution, but given in England and Wales to someone under the age of 18. In nearly all cases, these will be left off any future criminal record check.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n A caution is a formal police warning about future behaviour, which is used when guilt is admitted. It is an alternative to going to court and trial. Cautions will appear on DBS certificates until they are spent.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The DBS will check the information you have provided for accuracy and completeness, and then pass it to Police services around the UK for checking against their records.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Filtering is the process which the police use when deciding what information to include on a certificate. In general, they will choose to filter out older, irrelevant information in favour of giving the candidate a better chance of employment.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Most driving offences won\u2019t appear on a DBS check. Speeding, parking offences or driving without a seat belt are dealt with by fixed penalty fines, and won\u2019t appear on a criminal record.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The Disclosure and Barring Service will reject applications with basic errors in the name and address fields. If your form is rejected for this reason, you\u2019ll have to start the process from scratch.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n No, the two systems operate independently, and you don\u2019t need a National Insurance number to get a check. However, your employer will ask you to go through the process of getting a number separately.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n DBS wants to see originals of bank statements, and credit card statements. If you manage your accounts online, you might have to contact your providers and ask for hard copies in the post.<\/p>\nWatch video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Prev<\/u><\/a> - 1<\/u><\/a> - 2<\/u><\/a> - 3<\/u><\/a> - 4<\/u><\/a> - 5 - 6<\/u><\/a> - Next<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Page 5 of 6 Prev - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - Next<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nHow do I monitor the progress of my DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDo volunteers need a CRB or DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I refuse to apply for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat does a child mean in terms of CRB checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is the PNC?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I apply for a CRB check or DBS check from overseas?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is an Umbrella Body?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDo self-employed people need a DBS or CRB check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nIs there a maximum age for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWho is a vulnerable adult in terms of DBS rules?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is Disclosure Scotland?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is a reprimand?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat is a caution?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat happens after I submit my form?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhat does filtering mean in relation to CRB checks?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWill parking tickets appear on my criminal record?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nWhy was my DBS check rejected?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nDo I need a National Insurance number to apply for a DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nCan I provide online statements as proof of ID for a CRB or DBS check?<\/a><\/h3><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n