Employment Details
In this section, you need to give details about the role you are applying for.
Purpose of check
Select from the drop-down list what the purpose of this basic check is (Employment, Personal Interest or Other.)
If the purpose of the check is employment (either voluntary or paid) you will need to enter your 'Position Applied For' and 'Employment Sector'.
Position Applied For
You must enter the job role as prompted 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. Caretaker, Administrator, Finance Officer.
Name of Employment Sector
Select from the drop-down list the most appropriate employment sector that your application relates to.
Employer Name
This is set by default to the organisation that asked you to apply for this application and should not be changed.
Once you have completed this section click Next.

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