How to apply for an Enhanced DBS
- Go to www.carecheck.co.uk
- Scroll down and click on Start a DBS Application – Enhanced, Standard or Basic
- Scroll down the page and click the tick box and click on Complete Your DBS Application
- Click on Start Application under Standard / Enhanced DBS Application
- Enter the Organisation Reference – SOUTHDEVONCOLLEGESTUDENT
- Leave the Organisation Code blank
- Click Start
- Ensure you read the Care Check Statement of Fair Processing
- Check the declaration at the end of the page and click Next
- Read the Statement and ensure you have the required paperwork to continue with the application
- Tick the declaration and click Next
- Complete the answers as requested on your Personal Details, Addresses and Criminal Convictions
- When it comes to Employment Details it will be the name of your course i.e. Childcare, Health followed by the word Placement
- When you get to the end of the application, ensure that you complete the Declarations and click on Complete
- You will then be provided with a reference number. Keep note of this!
You need to bring this with you along with three forms of ID, to a meeting arranged via your Tutor to have your ID confirmed.
You can find a list of acceptable forms of ID for a DBS application below:
3 x Separate documents required MUST BE ORIGINALS, no photocopies
1 x document from Group 1 (refer to list of Valid Identity Documents) 1 x document from Group 2b which must have your current address
(Simplest Group 2b document for your address is a letter from South Devon College) 1 x further documents from either Group 1, 2a or 2b
Group 1: Primary identity documents
- Current valid Passport all Countries
- Current Driving License (UK and EU) (Full or Provisional) photocard
- Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) issued within 12 months of birth
- Adoption Certificate (UK & Channel Islands)
Group 2a: Trusted government documents
- Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Chanel Islands)
- Immigration document, visa or work permit
- Current Driving License (outside of EU) (Full or Provisional) paper version
- Birth Certificate (UK & Channel Islands) issued after time of birth
- HM Forces ID Card (UK)
- Firearms license
Group 2b: Financial and social history documents
- Mortgage statement (UK or EEA) issued in the last 12 months
- Bank/Building Society Statement (UK or EEA) issued in the last 3 months
- Credit Card Statement (UK) issued in the last 3 months
- Utility Bill (UK)- Not Mobile Telephone issued in the last 3 months
- Benefit Statement e.g. Child Allowance issued in the last 3 months
- Job Centre Letter issued in the last 3 months
- National Insurance Number Letter
- EU National ID Card/ EEA National ID Card/ Irish Passport Card
- Bursary or South Devon College Letter
- Letter from Head Teacher of College Principle for 16-19 yrs
- Cards caring the PASS accreditation logo (UK, Channel Islands & Isle of Man)
- Financial Statement – e.g. pension, endowment, ISA (UK) issued last 12 months
- P45/P60 Statement (UK & Channel Islands) issued last 12 months
- Council Tax Statement (UK & Channel Islands) issued last 12 months
- Work Permit/Visa UK / UK Residence Permit