User guides
There are a number of different guides for Employmentcheck, our online DBS system. You can download the following guides at the bottom of this page:
- administrators and verifiers - you can also view videos on Content Server.
- ID verification
- changing your lead signatory, adding or removing a counter signatory
- home-based roles
Find out if a role is eligible for a check
Find out more about examining identity documents
You can also read further guidance on Inside.Barnardos about tracking your application
Setting up a new business unit
You can set up an account on the DBS online system by emailing the team. You must include the following information in your email:
- cost code
- service or shop name
- type of service (children’s services or retail, for example)
- full postal address of service or shop
- name, contact number and email of the manager of the service
- name, contact number and email of your local people team advisor
- region or nation