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Liberata is a registered umbrella body with the DBS and is an expert in the field. As an umbrella body we are able to process DBS checks on your behalf allowing you to enjoy all the benefits e-Bulk provides.
liberata.employmentcheck.org.uk is the fast, secure online route for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
The system utilises e-Bulk to transfer multiple applications to the DBS. This offers real benefits including:-
- Reducing the time and cost involved in administering your disclosure process
- Eliminating most data error through the auto-validated online form
- No paper application forms to complete
- No postal or courier services to use
- A much shorter processing time
For any queries or assistance please contact employment.check@liberata.com
For any North Somerset queries or assistance please contact LUK-HR-SSC@liberata.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check?
A DBS check is carried out by the DBS on behalf of an organisation, with the worker’s permission, and is usually carried out as a part of an organisation’s recruitment and vetting procedures. The DBS is an executive agency of the Home Office and accesses the Children and Vulnerable Adults barred lists and the National & Local Police.
The results of the DBS are given on a certificate called a disclosure which is sent to the applicant and a copy to the organisation.
An Umbrella Body (UB) must insure that a completed application submitted to them is correct and that the information contained within is confirmed through comparison with original documents such as a passport; driving licence. (When applying for check guidance is given on what documents can be used).
The UB and the organisation are legally bound to securely hold information, not to reveal any information gained by the process or shown on the DBS disclosure. The UB must destroy all information gathered and the DBS disclosure within 6 months of issue.
How long is a DBS check valid?
There is no official expiry date but any information included will only be accurate at the time the check was valid. It is up to the employer to decide when a new check is needed.
What is the difference between the various types of check?
- Standard
This checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings. - Enhanced
As above plus any additional information held by the police that’s reasonably considered relevant to the role being applied for. - Enhanced with list checks
As the enhanced check but includes a check of the DBS barred lists.
What is a barred list?
Jobs that involve carrying out certain activities for children and adults may require an enhanced DBS check with a check of the barred lists.
This will check whether someone is included in the 2 ‘barred lists’ of individuals who are unsuitable for working with:
- Children
- Adults
People on barred lists cannot do certain types of work. There are specific rules for working with children – known as working in a regulated activity with children. These are different from the rules for regulated activities for adults.
It is against the law to employ someone or allow them to volunteer for this kind of work if they know they are on one of the barred lists.
What happens after the form has been submitted?
You can check the progress of your application by using the DBS tracking service
Once the check is completed the DBS will send a certificate listing the results to the applicant. The employer will have to ask the applicant to see the certificate.
Lost certificates
The DBS can only provide replacements for lost or destroyed certificates within 3 months of the date the original certificate was issued.