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UK DBS Enhanced Criminal Check Package - Veremark

Enhanced DBS check on an employee*.
Get the results in 24 hours**

Our criminal record check system allows you to order a single check, as and when needed, without opening an account, paying a joining fee or committing to a lengthy contract. Order with a click of a button by providing contact details for your staff and making a one off payment. We will email you the results as soon as these are available from the DBS.

About this check

These checks are designed to ensure that staff do not pose significant risk to your business by allowing you to access and review their criminal record data. An enhanced DBS check is only allowed for certain roles listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 for staff working, or planning to work, in England or Wales, specifically in roles in which an individual is providing direct care or guidance to children or vulnerable adults.

In England and Wales the check is provided by the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and searched against the Police National Computer (PNC). The result certificate will provide you with full details of a person’s criminal record, if found, detailing any spent and unspent criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. The search will also check DBS Children’s Barred List or the DBS Adult First list where appropriate to ensure the applicant is not banned from working with either group.

*Please note that this check can only be requested by an employer, you cannot request a DBS enhanced check on yourself.

**For the vast majority of checks DBS will return the results within 24 hours but some checks may take up to 14days or longer.

What happens after you place an order?

Once you have provided the contact details for your staff, we will email them and ask them to visit our secure portal to complete a quick form providing the necessary information to start the checks.

Currently DBS requires the following details:

• Addresses for the last 5 years and the dates lived there
• National Insurance number
• Two ID documents (usually Passport and Driving licence)

Once we receive the DBS results these will be emailed to to you immediately, unless during the ordering process you specify that you would prefer to download the results from our platform.

In that case we will send you login details to access.

Turnaround times in different countries
min
max
Australia
5
14
Brazil
5
16
Canada
5
15
France
5
15
Germany
5
21
India
5
20
Italy
5
23
Japan
5
20
Malaysia
5
15
Mexico
5
25
Philippines
5
15
South Korea
5
21
Spain
5
22
United Kingdom (UK)
5
21
United States (US)
5
15
UK DBS Enhanced Criminal Check Package includes
  • UK DBS Check (Enhanced Level)
£76.00
excl. VAT

Please note that this check can only be requested by an employer, you cannot request a DBS standard check on yourself.

To request a DBS enhanced check please first create an account.

Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore

Education verification for work pass applications
in Singapore

As seen in The Business Times and Deloitte

MOM now requires that all foreign nationals looking to work in Singapore must obtain a valid work visa.
Part of this application involves authenticating the education and/or employment of the candidate - proving the qualifications and skillset exist to successfully carry out the role in question in place of a local.

If you’re planning to work or renew your work pass in Singapore, Veremark can help you ensure that the background verification for your work pass application is compliant with the government’s guidelines.
Need help with the verification for your work pass application or renewal?

We can help provide education and employment authentication for the following work passes:

(click on a package to buy it now)

OnePass

For overseas professionals who aim to earn at least $30,000 per month. It is valid for five years.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

For foreign professionals or EP holders who earn more than $18,000 a month. This pass allows you to change jobs without reapplying for a new visa, and lasts three years.

S-Pass

For skilled workers with fixed monthly salary comparable to top one-third of local Associate Professionals and Technician salaries. The S Pass offers flexibility to employers to hire skilled workers who may not meet the EP criteria, subject to a quota.

Training Employment Pass (TEP)

Allows foreign workers to train for a professional, managerials, executive or specialist job in Singapore. Lasts up to three months.

Need help purchasing a check?

Get in touch at enquiries-mom@veremark.com or phone:

+65 60188153

Mon - Fri, 8am - 4pm SGT

+44 20 4525 1791

outside SG working hours

Guide

MOM regulations report 2023

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Why our clients love us

Your service has surpassed expectations; we're grateful for the substantial effort you and your team have invested in this, along with the various solutions, alternative routes and strategies you have explored and suggested

Azian Rahmat,
HR Manager, Consultancy

I recently had a particularly time-sensitive request related to an EP renewal. I was impressed by how swiftly the Veremark team handled the request, providing the verification report within just six days.

Devangana Yadav,
Head of Operations, Investment Firm

Veremark: Transparency and simplicity, completion of check in a timely manner. I also wrote in to MOM to provide feedback on Veremark's good work. I strongly believe that service providers must be up to the mark, or they will bring Singapore's business environment into disrepute simply by association of accreditation by MOM.

Wei Xuan Toh,
Project Manager, Retail Departmental Stores

The verification proof services and the reports provided by Veremark were more professional and detailed than what were provided by other MOM approved background agencies we have seen from our EP clients. We have also clients who were frustrated with the services provided by other agencies and decided to use Veremark as well. My team generally feels assured whenever our clients decide to engage Veremark for the verification service.

Lim Che Koon,
Immigration Manager

Veremark did a great job of verifying my credentials, although they are from over 30 years ago. They did not stop until they had a positive result and was even able to provide me with good relevant advice.

Ilya Gutlin,
Senior Vice President, APAC

We were really impressed with how streamlined the process has been and definitely intend to collaborate with Veremark in the future for similar requirements.

Simon Bedford,
CEO

FAQs

What background check do I need?

This depends on the industry and type of role you are recruiting for. To determine whether you need reference checks, identity checks, bankruptcy checks, civil background checks, credit checks for employment or any of the other background checks we offer, chat to our team of dedicated account managers.

Why should employers check the background of potential employees?

Many industries have compliance-related employment check requirements. And even if your industry doesn’t, remember that your staff have access to assets and data that must be protected. When you employ a new staff member you need to be certain that they have the best interests of your business at heart. Carrying out comprehensive background checking helps mitigate risk and ensures a safer hiring decision.

How long do background checks take?

Again, this depends on the type of checks you need. Simple identity checks can be carried out in as little as a few hours but a worldwide criminal background check for instance might take several weeks. A simple pre-employment check package takes around a week. Our account managers are specialists and can provide detailed information into which checks you need and how long they will take.

Can you do a background check online?

All Veremark checks are carried out online and digitally. This eliminates the need to collect, store and manage paper documents and information making the process faster, more efficient and ensures complete safety of candidate data and documents.

What are the benefits of a background check?

In a competitive marketplace, making the right hiring decisions is key to the success of your company. Employment background checks enables you to understand more about your candidates before making crucial decisions which can have either beneficial or catastrophic effects on your business.

What does a background check show?

Background checks not only provide useful insights into a candidate’s work history, skills and education, but they can also offer richer detail into someone’s personality and character traits. This gives you a huge advantage when considering who to hire. Background checking also ensures that candidates are legally allowed to carry out certain roles, failed criminal and credit checks could prevent them from working with vulnerable people or in a financial function.

FAQs

Can I get an enhanced DBS for myself?

Eligibility for an Enhanced DBS should be determined by the employer.

How long are enhanced DBS checks taking in 2022?

On average, with Veremark results for an enhanced DBS check are returned within 48 hours.

How long does an enhanced DBS last?

An enhanced DBS check doesn’t have an official expiry date. However, the information provided is only valid and accurate at the time the check was carried out. Some companies may request a new DBS check upon joining or at certain intervals at their discretion - this may form part of a rescreening programme.

What is an enhanced DBS check in the UK?

An Enhanced DBS check is the most detailed criminal record check in the UK. This shows any spent or unspent convictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands that an applicant may have, and any relevant details on the application's local police force. This type of check may also include a check of the children’s and/or adults’ barred list, if the applicant is eligible.

What's the difference between a Standard DBS check and an enhanced DBS check?

An Enhanced DBS check has all the same information as a standard DBS check, but may also include additional checks against barred lists and information provided by local police if applicable.

Who’s suitable for an Enhanced DBS check?

To be eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, the applicant’s role, profession or license should be listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. An enhanced DBS check may be suitable for individuals working with vulnerable populations such as children, adults and in some cases within healthcare or personal care settings. Other cases where an Enhanced DBS check may be applicable include taxi license applications or for those working in the Gambling commission.

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