You will need to have an up to date enhanced check with barred lists from the Disclosure and Barring Service, your DBS also must be registered on the update system.

To work in your chosen sector, you must hold the relevant DBS: an Adult DBS is required for adult care roles, and a Child DBS is required for childcare roles. At the end of the application process you will get a certificate which you must keep safe.

When you upload your Enhanced DBS certificate to your account, ensure that the entire first page is clearly visible from top to bottom. The name and the address line also needs to be visible at the top left corner.

No DBS? No problem!
In case you currently do not have an enhanced clean DBS on the update service, we recommend that you use Little Beans Nanny Agency's DBS service.

We have a collaboration with Little Beans Nannies and this DBS is for both childcare and adultcare.

DBS Update service:

As soon as your DBS arrives, remember to register for the DBS Update Service.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Update Service allows:

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.  Furthermore, if you are on the Update Service, you will not need to pay for a new DBS again; it continues to roll over until you no longer need it.

Once you have paid for your enhanced DBS you will receive the following:
1. Receipt of payment from Little Beans Nannies
2. You receive an email from letstalk@personnelchecks.co.uk
Please note that this email comes during office hours only.
3. Using the link from the previous email you need to login to the Personnel Checks website and set your password.

4. Once you set your password, please update your profile by adding your personal details (name, date of birth, telephone number)

5. You will then be asked to complete additional information as you apply for the Adult and Child Care Worker DBS.

6. Please follow the steps and confirm your identity with Yoti.

7. Once you have verified your identity it is absolutely crucial that you carry on the process as you will need to answer some questions and agree to the application, privacy policy and DBS check.

8. After you provided all the information the last thing you need to do is SUBMIT your application.

9. Once the application is submitted, You will receive an email from letstalk@personnelchecks.co.uk when your DBS is ready. A COPY of your DBS will be sent to you in the post.  If you do not receive your certificate in the next two weeks after receiving the email, contact the DBS on 03000 200 190 and they will issue a reprint.

10. Once you have received your DBS please make sure that you enrol in the DBS update service as the majority of early years settings and care homes only wish to work with carers whose DBS is on the update service. It is £16/year and you must apply for this within 30 days of receiving your DBS.
https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service