What are the different occupations that would require a DBS Check

There are a few things mentioned below that we will be covering as far as DBS checks are concerned.

What are the different jobs that would require a DBS check?
What if I disagree to a DBS check even if I been asked for one?
At what point is a DBS Check required to be carried out?
Will I need a check even if I am working as a volunteer?
Will I need a DBS check if and when I change my job?

There are not only different jobs but a number of different sorts of jobs that need a certain level of a DBS check, The DBS check that you will need basically depends on the job or job role that you are applying for as well as the level or type of check that would be needed.

For instance, if your job role needs you to work on a regular basis with either children or susceptible adults, depending on the job either a Standard DBS Check or an Enhanced DBS Check will be required, the check would probably also include a a children's and/or adults' barred Check list. The Person Employing you will let you know if a DBS check is required for the job that you are applying for and if required they will also let you know the level of check that is required.

It is not mandatory for every person employed in an organisation to get a DBS Check. The main reason behind a DBS check is the nature and the responsibility of the job role that you are looking or applying for. It is the duty of the employer as they are legally bound to check if a DBS check os required for the role that you are applying for.

Based on the fact that the employer decides whether a Standard or enhanced DBS check is required, there are a large number of occupations that would require a Standard DBS check.

There are some jobs that by default would require either a Standard or Enhanced DBS check. Such as:

Coaches or a Teacher
A Social Worker
People looking after Children
A person looking to adopt a child, Foster Care
Doctors or Medical Professionals in general.

DBS Checks are also required based on the environment that you are working in, Like :

If you are working in a School
In a Children’s or an Old age home
In a Hospital.

The gov.uk website has a list of exactly which jobs require a Standard DBS check or which ones require an Enhanced DBS check. However, this list does not specific the jobs that might be affected.

If you are applying for a job and are not sure whether a standard/enhanced DBS check is required for that role then you could contact the Disclosure and Barring service to find out or just use the Eligibility Checker that they have.

What if I disagree to a DBS check even if I been asked for one?

If you prospective new employer has asked for a Standard or an Enhanced DBS check but your gut tells you that won’t need one for that particular job. You could approach the Disclosure and Barring service to investigate and inquire on your behalf.

At what point is a DBS Check required to be carried out?

An Employer can ask you to get a Standard or Enhanced DBS check only after they have officially offered you the Job via maybe an offer letter. Only after this will you need to get on if required

Will I need a check even if I am working as a volunteer?

Yes, there are DBS checks carried out on people who work as Volunteers just as they are required if you are being paid for the job – the only difference between the two is that, when check for a Volunteer it is free of cost. If the Volunteer is working around children on a regular basis or even with the elderly then either, a standard or enhanced DBS check will need to be carried out.