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A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is a document that shows you have no previous criminal convictions and it is safe for you to work with children or vulnerable groups.
YorkSU can only process DBS Checks for volunteers that wish to get involved in YorkSU's Volunteering Projects that work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you require a DBS Check for another organisation, they are responsible for conducting the check and will need to provide you with detail on how to go about this.
If you have any questions, please consult the contents of this page and if your question is still not answered, contact dbs@yorksu.org
*Please note that the process for DBS checking has changed and we will be moving to an online platform. Please email dbs@yorksu.org for more information*
Navigate through this page by clicking the links in the contents below:
The page below explains each stage of the application process, as well as some other Frequently Asked Questions.
Important Note:
You can only get a DBS check if you volunteer with one of the following York SU Volunteering Projects:
Music Education Group
Nightsafe
How To Apply For a DBS Check
How To Apply For a DBS Check
*Please note that the process for DBS checking has changed and we will be moving to an online platform. Please email dbs@yorksu.org for more information*
DBS Application Process
DBS Application Process
In order to submit a DBS Application, YorkSU must:
Establish the true identity of the applicant through examining a range of documents
Ensure that applicant provides details and evidence of all names by which they have been known
Ensure that the applicant provides details of all addresses where they have live in the past five years and proof of address for the current address
In order for them to do this, you must produce the following:
A total of 3 documents, including:
1 document from Group 1, and
2 further documents from group 1, 2a or 2b
A five year address history
From the three documents you'll provide, one document must be proof of address for your main address (this can either be your home or university address). If this is a document with a date (eg, bank statement), it must not be older than the date indicated in the list below.
If you have a national insurance number, valid passport or driving license you must be able to supply these numbers on the form, even if you do not have them as a piece of evidence.
We cannot accept photocopies, scans or documents printed on the internet.
If you have changed your name, proof of this must be provided.
Advice for International Students
Advice for International Students
If you are an international student or have lived outside of the UK for 12 months or more continuously or in total in the last 10 years, whilst aged 18 or over, then there are a few extra steps you need to take. In addition to the above process, you will also need to show us a ‘certificate of good conduct’ when presenting your ID documents. The government DBS webpages have information on how to get this certificate. Alternatively, you can contact your country’s embassy for more advice on how to get a certificate of good conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We have added all of the FAQ's we're asked in completing DBS Checks onto the page linked below. Please consult these with any questions you may have. If you have further questions, please contact dbs@yorksu.org
Questions?
Questions?
Contact your link staff member, Volunteering Team (volunteering@yorksu.org), DBS (dbs@yorksu.org)
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