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 the CAS Office located in Helpzone 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 
• 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