Digital DBS checks

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Easily manage DBS checks online

Meeting candidates face to face, handling DBS checks manually or using third-party solutions is time-consuming and also creates more admin for your organisation.

Amiqus is a registered DBS umbrella body. We connect directly to DBS to offer you fully digital, end-to-end basic, standard, and enhanced DBS and right to work checks, all from a single platform. This means you can save time and reduce admin while ensuring that your hiring process remains compliant and efficient.

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Take control of your pre-employment screening process

Comply with the identity checking guidance under the UKDIATF
Digitise your DBS checks, removing the need for third parties
Quickly and easily hire the right candidate for the job
Reduce internal administrative burden
Offer app and non-app routes to complete checks
Provide a robust candidate experience

Download our guide to pre-employment checks and candidate onboarding

Types of DBS checks

A DBS check is a process that is conducted to assess the criminal record history of an individual. The DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) is an executive agency of the Home Office, responsible for conducting these checks. The level of DBS check required depends on the nature of the job and the level of contact an individual will have with vulnerable groups.

Basic DBS

Discloses unspent convictions and conditional cautions held on an individual’s criminal record. It is available to anyone, including individuals and employers, and can be requested for a range of purposes, such as employment, volunteering, or licensing.

Standard DBS

Discloses spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, as well as any other relevant information held by the police. Standard check is required for certain roles, such as working in finance or correctional facilities.

Enhanced DBS

Discloses the same information as standard checks, as well as any relevant non-conviction information supplied by police forces. Enhanced check is required for roles that involve working with children or adults in receipt of healthcare or personal care.

Enhanced with Barred List(s)

Indicates whether or not an individual is on the child and/or adult Barred Lists maintained by the DBS. If an individual’s name appears on the Barred List, they are not allowed to work or volunteer in certain roles, such as teaching, healthcare, or social care.

How we are better

Amiqus is certified to the highest digital identity standards set by the UK government for right to work and all levels of DBS checks. We offer fully digital, end-to-end basic, standard and enhanced DBS and right to work checks, all from a single platform.

Amiqus integrates directly with Disclosure Scotland and DBS, eliminating the need to meet the candidate in person or rely on third-party providers, saving you time and money. With Amiqus, the time taken to complete standard and enhanced DBS checks is reduced from weeks to days while basic DBS check results are typically returned to the Amiqus platform within 24 hours.

Client Success Stories

How Scottish Government made their staff vetting process 4x faster

Through the Scottish Government CivTech accelerator, the People Directorate piloted Amiqus’ software with the goal of turning months of paperwork into days of secure, online and accessible staff vetting. rn

Read the full case study

Results

80%

reduction in pre-employment processing time

24hrs

time taken to receive candidate information

2 days

time taken to provide candidate with start date

DBS Costs and Fees

The new DBS fees, reviewed and approved by the DBS board, Home Office, HM Treasury, and Minister for Safeguarding, will take effect on 2nd December 2024.