In this section you need to give details about the role you are applying for and any previous conviction information.
Employment Details
Enter the name of the role or position you are applying for in the Position applied for box (this should have been given to you by your Recruiter).
If you are a volunteer, you should enter something here that makes it clear what your role involves, not just the word 'volunteer' e.g. children’s worker.
Employer name
This is set by default to the organisation that asked you to apply for this application and should not be changed.
Conviction History
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence or received a caution, reprimand or warning?
- If No - then select NO.
- If Yes, but they are now all spent according to DBS filtering rules - then select NO.
- If Yes and you have any unspent according to DBS filtering rules - then select YES. (You should also have given details of these on your self-declaration form).
For more information and any exceptions to this legislation you should refer to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act of 1974 and the DBS filtering guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

If you have been invited to complete a combined DBS and Media check the application will contain these additional questions.
Name of Employment Sector
Select from the drop-down list the most appropriate employment sector that your application relates to.
Job Role Location
Select from the drop-down list the country in which you are or will be carrying out your role.
Previous Employment Details
If you have had any previous employers prior to the employer in which you are carrying out this check for, please list them.
Once you have completed this section click Next.

Page last updated: 02 June 2025