DBS Police check

At Elite Governess, we understand that the safety of your family is paramount. We insist on a full security check prior to allowing a candidate onto our database, as required by UK law.
DBS offers a secure and reliable recruitment process for positions that involve working with children or vulnerable adults.

A DBS is a comprehensive check that includes the following:

  • List “99″ Applicant Check – This confirms whether the candidate is listed on a secret register of people who are barred from working with children
  • Protection of Children Act List Check – This is another register of people who may be barred or restricted from working with children.
  • Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1997 Check – This shows any criminal convictions or cautions which the candidate has received, including those that are classed as “spent”, which would not show up on a standard disclosure.
  • Other relevant information, such as police checks, or information on whether the candidate’s family have undergone a child protection investigation.
  • Every Teacher or Governess candidate who applies to work with us as Governess, maternity nurse or Teacher undergoes a full DBS check. Our consultants also verify previous childcare work, qualifications and references. We also meet each professional in person, to ensure that their personalities and
  • values match up to our own. With Elite Governesses at the helm, you can be sure that your children are in the safest hands.
  • All of our candidates are UK nationals.
  • We insist that every professional has a valid first aid paediatric certificate, and renews the qualification periodically as required.
  • Our consultants will thoroughly verify references so that you don’t have to – but we’ll also provide details so you can ask questions and speak to former employers yourself, for peace of mind.
  • Your child will benefit from having a trusted, experienced British role model, with native language skills
  • Each professional will have studied a respected British qualification, including modules on creating safe environments in the home and food safety.
  • Every Teacher or Governess candidate is completely trustworthy and discreet, so that you can be completely confident in the security of your family.