What Paperwork Do You Need to Register with Hello Mums?

What paperwork do you need for joining Hello Mums?

 

At Hello Mums, our priority is the children's safety and well being. In order to achieve that we need each of our childcarers to have some crucial paperwork in order to take jobs. Before your first job we will need to have seen and checked the following paperwork:

1. Enhanced, Clean DBS

You will need to have an up to date enhanced check with barred lists from the Disclosure and Barring Service, if you want to look after children for a living. 
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) carries out enhanced checks with barred lists on anyone working with children, to make sure the children are safe. DBS checks usually take about 6 weeks. At the end you will get a certificate which you must keep safe.
In case you currently do not have this type of DBS we recommend that you use Little Beans Nanny Agency's DBS service - currently it costs £66 to apply for the enhanced DBS check with them.

DBS Update service
We recommend that as soon as your DBS arrives you register for the DBS Update Service.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service allows:

  • applicants to keep their DBS certificates up to date
  • employers to check a DBS certificate
  • It costs £13 per year and you can pay by debit or credit card.

You will need your application reference number (called ‘form ref’ on your application form) and DBS must receive your application form within 28 days. This means that you have only 28 days to apply for the Update Service after you receive your new DBS.

2. Valid Proof of Identity
In order to gain access to online services you must provide valid proof of identity. Remember, you must be aged 19yrs or over in order to join Hello Mums.

Acceptable personal identification documents include:

  • Current UK (Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Irish) passport or EU/other nationalities passport
  • Passports of non-EU nationals, containing UK stamps, a visa or a UK residence permit showing the immigration status of the holder in the UK
  • A current UK or European photo-card driving licence.
  • UK full or provisional photo-card driving licence
  • A national ID card and/or other valid documentation relating to immigration status and permission of work.
     

3. Two Childcare Related Work References
A good reference can help a job seeker stand out from the competition in any field. But in child care, solid references are essential. We will ask you to provide the contact details of at least two references in a form, and we will get in touch with them to ask them some questions. You don’t need to provide pre-written letters or testimonials from your references - we’ll do the work for you!
We will need:

  • Contact details including Full Name, Telephone number and e-mail address
  • Your Position
  • The ages the child(ren) in your care
  • Your duties
  • The length and date of employment

 

To start your registration process please click HERE.