Quicker DBS specialises in providing online DBS checks for care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care providers, healthcare agencies, supported living services and other healthcare organisations throughout the UK.
Our online platform makes it simple to request, track and manage Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS checks, helping recruitment and compliance teams recruit safely while keeping applications organised across one or multiple locations.
Correctly completed applications submitted before 4pm are processed the same day by our experienced DBS team, helping you onboard suitable staff without unnecessary delays.
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Healthcare recruitment agencies, Care Homes, and Nursing Homes process DBS checks every day for carers, nurses, healthcare assistants, support workers and temporary staff. Quicker DBS helps you streamline that process while creating new opportunities to generate revenue from the services you already provide.
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Explore Umbrella BodyDBS Check Specialists For The Care Sector
Care organisations need a DBS provider that understands high-volume recruitment, safeguarding responsibilities, multiple locations and the importance of getting suitable workers into their roles efficiently.
Built Around Care Recruitment
Manage checks for carers, nurses, support workers, healthcare assistants, volunteers and other eligible care roles.
Same-Day Processing
Correctly completed applications submitted before 4pm are processed and sent onwards the same day.
Multiple Sites And Locations
Keep applications organised across care homes, branches, departments and recruitment teams.
Clear Application Tracking
See where each application is within the process and keep recruitment teams informed.
Support Safer Recruitment
Build DBS checks into a wider recruitment process designed to assess suitability.
Experienced DBS Support
Get help with application queries, evidence checking and DBS eligibility questions.
Do Care Workers Need An Enhanced DBS Check?
Many frontline care workers are eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, particularly where their duties involve regulated activity with adults.
A check of the Adults’ Barred List may also be available where the worker is carrying out regulated activity, such as providing personal care or qualifying healthcare.
However, not every employee within a care organisation automatically qualifies for the same level of check. Eligibility should be assessed using the person’s actual duties, contact with people receiving care and working arrangements.
Job titles alone do not determine DBS eligibility.
Personal care and qualifying healthcare can be regulated activity with adults.
Barred List checks can only be requested where the role is legally eligible.
Workers who are not eligible for higher-level checks may still be able to complete a Basic DBS check.
DBS Checks For Different Types Of Care Organisations
Every care organisation has different safeguarding responsibilities. The correct level of DBS check depends on the duties the individual will carry out, who they will work with and whether the role is eligible under DBS legislation.
Below are some of the most common care settings and the types of roles that frequently require DBS checks.
Care Homes
Care homes employ a wide variety of staff, including care assistants, senior carers, registered managers, activity coordinators, kitchen staff, domestic teams, maintenance workers and administrators. Not every role requires the same level of DBS check, so eligibility should always be assessed based on the duties being carried out rather than the job title alone.
Where staff provide personal care, assistance with medication, supervision or other forms of regulated activity with adults, an Enhanced DBS Check is commonly required and may also include a check of the Adult Barred List where legally appropriate. Staff who have little or no direct contact with residents may require a different level of check, or in some cases may not be eligible for a DBS check at all.
Quicker DBS helps care home operators manage applications across one or multiple homes, monitor progress in real time and receive completed applications quickly, helping reduce delays when recruiting new staff.
Nursing Homes
Nursing homes often recruit registered nurses, healthcare assistants, carers, clinical managers, domestic teams, catering staff and maintenance workers. Each role should be assessed individually to determine the correct DBS eligibility.
Clinical staff and those directly involved in providing care to residents will commonly require an Enhanced DBS Check, often with an Adult Barred List check where the role involves regulated activity. Administrative or support roles may have different eligibility depending on their responsibilities and level of contact with residents.
Our online DBS platform makes it simple for nursing homes to manage recruitment across multiple locations, helping HR teams stay organised whilst maintaining high safeguarding standards.
Domiciliary Care Providers
Home care workers frequently visit people in their own homes, often working independently and providing personal care or support with everyday living. Because these roles involve working closely with vulnerable adults, DBS checks form an important part of safer recruitment.
Many domiciliary care roles will require an Enhanced DBS Check and may also require an Adult Barred List check where the legal eligibility criteria are met. Managers and office-based staff should also have their roles assessed individually to determine the correct level of check.
Quicker DBS allows domiciliary care providers to process large numbers of DBS applications efficiently, helping carers start work sooner whilst maintaining compliance.
Supported Living Services
Supported living organisations provide different levels of assistance depending on the needs of each individual. Some staff provide personal care, whilst others offer practical support, tenancy assistance or community access.
Where staff carry out regulated activity with adults, an Enhanced DBS Check is commonly required. Because supported living services vary significantly, eligibility should always be based on the actual activities undertaken rather than the service description alone.
Our platform gives providers a straightforward way to manage DBS applications, monitor progress and maintain accurate recruitment records across multiple supported living services.
Hospices And Palliative Care
Hospices often employ a combination of doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants, therapists, support workers, administrators and volunteers. Many of these roles involve working directly with vulnerable adults and require appropriate safeguarding checks.
Healthcare professionals and care staff will frequently require an Enhanced DBS Check, whilst other positions should be assessed individually depending on the level of patient contact and responsibilities involved.
Quicker DBS helps hospices recruit safely whilst keeping applications moving quickly, reducing unnecessary delays for both paid staff and volunteers.
Private Healthcare Providers
Private hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres and specialist healthcare providers employ a diverse workforce, including consultants, nurses, healthcare assistants, reception teams, administrators and facilities staff.
Many clinical roles require an Enhanced DBS Check, whilst eligibility for non-clinical roles depends on the specific responsibilities and level of patient contact. Organisations should always assess each role individually to ensure the correct level of DBS check is requested.
Whether you recruit a handful of staff each year or process thousands of applications across multiple locations, Quicker DBS provides a fast, secure online platform designed specifically for organisations operating within the healthcare sector.
Which DBS Check Is Required For Care Roles?
The examples below are general guidance only. The correct check must be selected after considering the specific responsibilities and legal eligibility of each position.
| Care Role | Typical DBS Consideration | Why It May Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Care Assistant | Enhanced DBS, with relevant Barred List check | The role may involve personal care or another form of regulated activity with adults. |
| Support Worker | Enhanced DBS, potentially with Barred List check/td> | Eligibility depends on the support provided, care activities and working arrangements. |
| Registered Nurse | Enhanced DBS, with relevant Barred List | Providing healthcare as a regulated healthcare professional can be regulated activity. |
| Healthcare Assistant | Enhanced DBS, with relevant Barred List | Workers providing healthcare under the direction or supervision of a healthcare professional may qualify. |
| Care Home Manager | Enhanced DBS depending on responsibilities. If managing Care workers, Barred List check(s) also needed | Eligibility can arise through care duties, regulated activity, management responsibilities or registration requirements. |
| Administrator Or Receptionist | Basic, Standard or Enhanced depending on the role | Working in a care setting does not automatically make every administrative role eligible for an Enhanced check. |
| Cleaner Or Domestic Worker | Basic or Enhanced where specific eligibility exists | Consider the setting, frequency, access to residents and whether the role meets enhanced-check eligibility requirements. |
| Maintenance Worker | Often Basic unless higher-level eligibility applies | A worker is not automatically eligible for an Enhanced check simply because they enter a care environment. |
| Volunteer | Depends on the activities performed | Volunteers may qualify for free DBS processing where the statutory volunteer definition and role eligibility are met. |
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DBS Adult First Checks For Care Providers
Eligible adult care providers may be able to request a DBS Adult First check alongside an Enhanced DBS application with the Adults’ Barred List.
Adult First provides a preliminary indication, usually within two working days, of whether the applicant may begin work with adults under supervision or should wait until the full Enhanced DBS certificate is available.
It does not replace the full Enhanced DBS check and should only be used for eligible roles and applications.
Submit an eligible Enhanced DBS application with an Adults’ Barred List check.
Request the separate Adult First service where available.
Follow the result provided and continue waiting for the full DBS certificate.
Manage Care Sector DBS Checks Online
Quicker DBS helps busy care recruitment teams manage applications through one secure online platform.
Online Applications
Applicants can complete their forms remotely through a straightforward online process without confusing jargon.
Digital Identity Checks
Link applications with a Digital ID check to help streamline identity verification and reduce manual administration.
Evidence Checker Access
Assign appropriate users to review identity evidence and support applications across branches or care locations.
Email Status Updates
Keep relevant users informed as DBS applications move through different stages of the process.
Application Records
Keep application information organised and accessible to support internal recruitment and compliance processes.
Flexible Payments
Decide whether your organisation, applicant or client pays for the DBS check, with split-payment options also available.
DBS Checks For Care FAQs
Answers to common questions from care homes, nursing homes, healthcare agencies and other care providers.
Do all care workers need an Enhanced DBS check?
Not automatically. Many frontline care roles are eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, but the correct level depends on the activities carried out.
Do carers need an Adults’ Barred List check?
A check of the Adults’ Barred List may be requested where the worker will carry out regulated activity with adults.
What DBS check does a healthcare assistant need?
Healthcare assistants providing healthcare under appropriate direction or supervision may qualify for an Enhanced DBS check with the Adults’ Barred List.
Do care home cleaners need DBS checks?
It depends on the cleaner’s duties, working frequency, setting and access to residents. Some roles may qualify for an Enhanced check, while others may only be suitable for a Basic DBS check.
Can care homes request DBS Adult First checks?
Eligible adult care providers can request Adult First alongside an Enhanced DBS application with an Adults’ Barred List check.
Do healthcare agency workers need new DBS checks?
The recruiting organisation should decide whether an existing certificate is suitable, current and relevant to the workforce and role.
Can care agencies offer DBS checks under their own brand?
Yes. Quicker DBS offers Co-Branded Revenue Share, White-Label and Umbrella Body options for care and healthcare agencies.
How quickly does Quicker DBS process care sector applications?
Correctly completed applications submitted before 4pm, Monday to Friday, are processed by our team and sent onwards the same day.
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