If there has ever been a safeguarding issue within your house or place of work and the people working with children or vulnerable people have not been DBS checked, an employer could be held legally liable. An employer can require you to have a DBS check if you work within certain industries, usually those who work with vulnerable people. This table lists the kind of professions and employment roles where you may need a check. Employers can only ask for these checks if it is legally required.