A DBS certificate is mandatory for companions offering Elder Care and Childcare services on the companiions app. However, even if you're an Everyday Assistance companion, having a DBS certificate is highly recommended as it can enhance your profile and potentially increase your chances of receiving booking requests.
During the sign-up process and while editing your profile, you can indicate whether you possess a valid DBS certificate and upload it to your account. Organisers tend to feel more confident and are more inclined to book a companion when they see that their DBS certificate has been verified by the companiions team. This verification adds credibility to your profile and reassures potential clients.
The conditions for verification are:
You send us a clear photograph of your DBS.
It has been issued within the last 18 months
Please note: your DBS certificate will not be viewable to anyone on the companiions app.