DBS Adult First is a service provided by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
It involves a check of the adults’ barred list to find out whether the applicant has been barred from working with adults, before they’ve obtained a full DBS Check.
An Adult First Check can be used to enable an employee to start work with adults, under supervision, without having to wait for the results of their DBS Check.
However, this type of check can only be used in exceptional circumstances, and in accordance with specific Department of Health guidelines.
DBS Adult First Checks are not suitable for employees who will be working with both adults and children. There is no equivalent fast-track check of the children’s barred list. These employees will need to wait for their full DBS certificate before starting work.
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