CRB FAQs
What is a CRB check?
A CRB check (or criminal record disclosure) involves investigating an individual's background to determine whether or not they have a criminal conviction. There are three types of CRB: Enhanced, Standard, and Basic.
What is the difference between each CRB?
Enhanced CRB checks apply to roles involving a much greater degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults (compared to the Standard CRB check) especially where an employee would supervise, train, take care of, or be solely in charge of children or vulnerable adults. For example: medical professionals, teachers, and personal carers. Enhanced CRB checks can also include an extra level of checks on the ISA Barred Lists. Formerly known as POCA and POVA, these lists contain information of individuals barred from working with children and vulnerable adults.
Standard CRB checks apply to FSA Approved Persons, Solicitors, certain judicial positions and those who handle explosives. Standard CRBs are no longer suitable for those working with children or vulnerable adults.
Basic CRB checks are available for all types of employment and voluntary positions (except for those covered by the Standard and Enhanced CRB). A Basic CRB check reveals unspent convictions that are held on the Police National Computer. Basic CRB checks are not job-specific and are available for all UK residents.
Why are CRB checks necessary?
CRB checks enable employers to comply with government legislation, compliance standards such as PCI DSS, and complement the ISA Vetting & Barring Scheme.
CRBs help employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors to identify people who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society, or anyone who might pose a threat to a business if they were to work with business critical data or other sensitive information such as customers' personal or credit / debit card details.
What does a CRB check reveal?
A CRB check reveals whether someone has previous, present or pending convictions. This information enables an employer to make a more informed decision about the suitability of a candidate for a position within their organisation, especially if the person would work with children or vulnerable adults, or handle sensitive business data or customer information.
What doesn't a CRB check reveal?
A CRB check will not verify a person's employment history, qualifications or other details not related to criminal convictions. The CRB check only provides confirmation of previous, present or pending convictions.
To apply for a CRB please:
- Call the CRB Team: 08450 217 634
- Office hours: 9am to 5.30pm Monday-Thursday (5.00pm Friday).
The CRB process:
- We send out a CRB Disclosure Form to the client's HR department or directly to the applicant.
- Each applicant completes the form, returns it to us, and provides us with any relevant supporting documentation.
- We process the CRB check.
- We report the results of the CRB check to the client / applicant.
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