What will fail a DBS check?

The number one way to fail a background check is if details of past convictions appear on a DBS certificate. Any criminal behaviour can show up on a DBS check, depending on the level of the check carried out – basic, standard, or enhanced.
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What will show up on a DBS check?

A DBS Check, also known as a Disclosure, will identify any convictions, cautions, final warnings or reprimands, relevant to the prospective employment and can also include intelligence from the Police National Computer that may affect an individual's suitability for certain employment.
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Is it hard to pass a DBS check?

Contrary to popular belief, DBS checks do not issue a pass or fail result. Instead, they detail aspects of the applicant's criminal record history in order for the employer to make the safest recruitment decision. The level of detail on the DBS certificate will depend on the level of the check.
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Why would a DBS be rejected?

Disclosing all relevant convictions is an essential element of all DBS and Criminal Record Check applications. Failure to disclose can result in delays and can lead to an application being rejected, if it is found that an applicant has not disclosed a conviction which could put those working within them at risk.
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How do you know if you have passed a DBS check?

The person being given a DBS check (the applicant) can track the progress of their standard or enhanced application using the DBS tracking service. They will need their application reference number and date of birth to track the application.
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DBS checks: The process explained



Does DBS check Internet history?

Thankfully, the answer is no. An individual's internet history is not considered "public record" and it will not be reflected in a TruthFinder Background Report. To avoid a breach of privacy, background checks do not reveal internet history.
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How far back does a DBS check go?

A DBS check has no official expiry date. Any information included will be accurate at the time the check was carried out. It's up to you to decide when a new check is needed.
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What are the 5 stages of a DBS check?

Stages of the DBS checking process
  • Stage 1: Application received and validated. ...
  • Stage 2: Police National Computer (PNC) searched. ...
  • Stage 3: Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. ...
  • Stage 4: Search of records held by the police. ...
  • Stage 5: DBS certificate printed. ...
  • If there's a match. ...
  • Process complete.
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What is Stage 4 of a DBS check?

Stage 4 of a DBS Check

When your DBS check is sent to your local police authority, the police then cross-reference your application with your criminal record. This is done to see if there is any relevant information that requires disclosure on the certificate, which hasn't already been.
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What are the 3 types of DBS check?

There are three levels of DBS checks: basic, standard and enhanced. It is essential to know the various levels to ensure that employees go through proper screening.
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What are listed Offences?

Listed offences

If you received a conviction or caution for a listed offence it will not be protected. Listed offences include serious violent or sexual offences and other offences, which are relevant to the role of a future registered doctor. They also include equivalent offences for those committed outside of the UK.
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What Offences put you on the barred list?

Barred List Offences
  • Rape.
  • Murder.
  • Sexual Assault.
  • Ill-treatment of patients.
  • Cruelty to persons under 16.
  • Sexual intercourse with someone under 16.
  • Possession or distribution of indecent images of children.
  • Causing a child/vulnerable adult to die, or suffer serious physical harm.
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How long does a DBS take to come back 2022?

How long it takes. It usually takes around 14 days but it can take longer if: the details given for the check are incorrect. several police forces need to be involved in the check.
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Why is my DBS Stage 3 so long?

Last week, over half of the DBS Checks we processed (formerly CRB Checks), were completed in less than 5 working days. A quarter of those were complete in less than a day, so why is it that some DBS Checks take so long? Stage 3: The application is checked against the Child and/or Adult Barred Lists (if required).
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What is stage 2 of a DBS check?

Stage 2: Police National Computer (PNC) searched

If the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are unsure of a match at this stage, they will request that the applicant goes for a fingerprint test. The police will then verify the applicant is in fact the person that's been matched.
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Does a DBS check include credit check?

Does a DBS check affect your credit score? No. The information that is likely to show up on a DBS certificate, like criminal records and fines, is not included in your credit history.
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How long does a basic DBS check take?

How long will my basic DBS check take? Most basic checks will be processed within 14 days. What information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate? A basic check will contain details of convictions and conditional cautions considered to be 'unspent' under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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How long do Offences stay on DBS?

If over 18 at the time of the offence, a conviction will be filtered 11 years after the date of the conviction, and a caution 6 years after the date of the caution, provided that the applicant did not go to prison, has not committed any other offence and the offence was not of a violent or sexual nature.
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Does your criminal record clear after 7 years UK?

In the UK, the Police National Computer (PNC) stores all recordable offences. It remains there until the person becomes 100 years old.
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Will a driving offence show on a DBS?

Driving offences will only be shown on a DBS certificate if they cross the border from civil motoring offence into a criminal offence which is dealt with through the court.
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Do background checks show text messages?

INTERNET HISTORY, EMAILS, TEXT MESSAGES AND iCLOUD

Security clearance background investigators do not check your browsing history, read your emails, surveil your every move, bug your telephones, or photograph you commuting to work. That's just not feasible, or allowable.
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Do spent convictions show on DBS?

Do Spent Convictions Appear in DBS Checks? As employers are no longer supposed to take these convictions into account, spent convictions will not appear in basic disclosure checks.
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Does a DBS check look at social media?

A Basic DBS check only shows current or unspent convictions and cautions. As such, most social media complaints that arise are not deemed to be crimes. Therefore they won't show up on a Basic DBS check.
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How long is DBS taking 2021?

If you request a basic DBS check, it will usually take around 14 days for you to receive your certificate. The process for standard or enhanced DBS checks typically takes around eight weeks, and will be managed by your prospective employer.
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