A home-based check is for roles that are eligible for an Enhanced DBS check in the child or adult workforce where the individual:
carries out some or all their work with children or adults in their own home; or
lives in the household of someone who is being or has been DBS checked because they carry out work with children (not adults) in their own home
To be eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, household members must also have the opportunity for regular contact with the children. You can find out whether a person is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check in our workforce guidance, within the DBS eligibility guidance. Our home-based positions flowchart can be used to determine when a home-based check can be requested. Where question x66 has been marked ‘yes’, the DBS application will be sent to police forces for consideration of third-party checks. The purpose of the third-party check is to allow the police to consider information held not only on the applicant, but also on any family member, relative, or friend associated with their home address. As the legislation permits disclosure of ‘any information’, this may be considered for disclosure on a DBS certificate. Positions are not considered home-based if the work is being carried out at the home of the individual being cared for or being provided with a service or activity. There is no legislation that allows a DBS check for individuals who live in the household of someone who is providing personal care, healthcare or social work to adults who need it.