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An enhanced DBS check should be done on all nannies to check their name isn’t on a barred list to work with children. This ensures the nanny is safe to care for children. To apply for the DBS, the nanny will have to submit evidence to prove their identity, before the checks can take place. The nanny will be sent a certificate once the DBS check is completed. Certificates can not be replaced, so keep it safe and secure.
Why should the DBS be added to the update service?
Once the certificate arrives, the nanny has the option to add it to the update service. This costs £13 to subscribe, and £13 each year. This can save the nanny a small fortune. If the payments don’t lapse, you wouldn’t need to get a new DBS (unless you change your name). If your payment details change, you would need update this online.
The update service is done online, and it keeps your DBS up to date. Agencies/organisations and some employers can check instantly the status of the DBS to see if it’s still clear. To be able to check the DBS, the original certificate needs to be presented for the reference number as well as your name and date of birth. Once the check is carried out, a clear DBS would state:
“This DBS certificate did not reveal any information and remains current as no further information has been identified since its issue”.
Why would I need to get a new DBS even after going on the update service?
The initial check is done on your name at the time. If you get married or divorced, and change your name, a new DBS should be carried out. This is due to the check being done in your previous name, identity was checked as proof, therefore a check in your new name hasn’t been done.
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