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DBS check

Disclosure and Barring Service check

Indicative cost
£18–£50
Valid for
No formal expiry, but employers usually want a recent one
Roles needing it
6
Issuer
DBS

Costs are indicative and change. Confirm with the issuing body before booking anything.

How to get one

  1. Your employer applies for Standard or Enhanced checks; you cannot apply for those yourself
  2. You can apply for a Basic check yourself through GOV.UK
  3. Provide identity documents and address history
DBS — official site

Worth knowing. The Update Service costs a small annual fee and can save you repeating checks every time you change employer. Sign up within 30 days of your certificate being issued.

Roles that need this

6 roles on the Universal Bedford project would typically require it.

Guest services host

Training or ticket needed

Retail & guest services

£12.50–£14.50 per hour

The people guests approach when something goes wrong.

High volumeVery likely local

Ticketing & admissions

No experience needed

Retail & guest services

£12.00–£13.50 per hour

Gates, ticket sales and annual pass administration.

High volumeVery likely local

Ride operator

No experience needed

Ride operations & entertainment

£12.50–£14.50 per hour

Safety-critical, customer-facing, and the signature theme park job.

High volumeVery likely local

Performer / entertainer

Training or ticket needed

Ride operations & entertainment

£13.00–£18.00 per hour

Character work, street entertainment and stage shows.

Steady need

Resort security officer

Training or ticket needed

Facilities & maintenance

£13.00–£16.00 per hour

Guest safety and site security once the resort opens.

High volumeVery likely local

Shuttle & coach driver

Training or ticket needed

Transport & access

£13.00–£16.00 per hour

Moving guests and staff between car parks, hotels and the gates.

Steady needVery likely local

DBS check: common questions

What is a DBS check?
A criminal record check, at Basic, Standard or Enhanced level. It is issued by DBS.
Who needs a DBS check?
Roles working with or around children — ride operators, guest services, performers, ticketing, security. On the Universal Bedford project we list 6 roles that would typically require it, including guest services host, ticketing & admissions, ride operator.
How do I get a DBS check?
1. Your employer applies for Standard or Enhanced checks; you cannot apply for those yourself 2. You can apply for a Basic check yourself through GOV.UK 3. Provide identity documents and address history
How much does a DBS check cost?
Indicatively £18 to £50, depending on the provider and what is included. That is a market range rather than a quote — costs change and vary regionally, so confirm with DBS or an approved provider before booking.
How long does a DBS check last?
No formal expiry, but employers usually want a recent one. Register for the DBS Update Service to carry a check between employers.

We do not sell training, do not take commission from providers, and are not affiliated with DBS. This page is a plain-English summary — the issuing body is the authority.