A DBS check is a criminal record check carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
When you request a DBS check:
The DBS searches national systems (and, for Enhanced checks, local police records)
It identifies relevant criminal record information about the applicant
The DBS then:
Issues a certificate to the applicant
The employer can ask to see this certificate to help decide whether the person is suitable for the role
DBS checks are one part of a wider safeguarding and vetting process and must be used in line with:
Legal eligibility rules
The DBS Code of Practice