Whether someone will be engaging in DBS Regulated Activity plays a big role in determining if they will need an Enhanced DBS Check with Barred list or not – but what is it?
That’s precisely what we’re going to discuss in this article!
What is an Enhanced DBS Check?
An Enhanced DBS Check shows any warnings, cautions, reprimands, and also spent and unspent convictions that the person has.
Local Police Forces can also add any information that they feel is relevant to the applicant and their DBS check.
What is DBS Regulated Activity?
Regulated activity refers to specific roles that are carried out by people when working with vulnerable adults and children.
There are various activities that would fall under ‘regulated activity’ such as caring for people who are unable to themselves, because of old age, illness or disability.
If this was the case, then they would need an Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List Check.
Is DBS Regulated Activity The Same With Children and Vulnerable Adults?
DBS regulated activity is different for both vulnerable adults and children.
With that said, what is regulated activity classed as when working with these vulnerable groups?
What is a DBS Regulated Activity with Children?
The following are always classed as a regulated activity with children:
- Personal care for children.
- Managing or supervising anyone else who is partaking in regulated activity.
- Providing healthcare by a regulated healthcare professional (whether alone or under supervision).
- Foster care, or registered childminding.
If the following are done regularly (more than 4 times in a 30-day period), they are classed as a regulated activity with children:
- Unsupervised activities such as teaching, caring for children or driving a children-only vehicle.
- Working in ‘specified places’ that have the opportunity to be in contact with children, for example, a school or children’s home.
What is a Regulated Activity with Adults?
- Personal care for Vulnerable Adults.
- Social work (when provided by a social care worker).
- Assisting with shopping or the handling of money due to their illness or age.
- Providing healthcare by a regulated healthcare professional (whether alone or under supervision).
- Helping conduct their own affairs (under a formal appointment).
- Assisting them to and from places where they receive personal, healthcare or social work.
What Else Must You Know About DBS Regulated Activity?
So, if your job role includes any of the above, then it likely means that it involves Regulated Activity. Whether you are hiring full-time staff, part-time, or volunteers, they will need an Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List.
If this is not requested, as an employer, you are breaking the law, and putting others at risk. Not carrying out the correct checks can have big consequences, and simply isn’t worth the risk.
If your staff will be conducting Regulated Activity, you can get their Enhanced DBS Check with Barred List by signing up below.
If you are still unsure about what level of check is needed, we’re more than happy to help.
Simply give us a call on 0113 877 0171, and one of our experienced team members will be happy to discuss it with you!