In order to apply for a DBS check for your employee, you will need to go through an authorised organisation who will be able to help you complete the relevant paperwork and apply for the DBS on your behalf.
Enfield Children & Young Person Services (ECYPS) are an authorised organisation within Enfield who can apply for the DBS Checks for committee members, staff, care homes, personal assistants and more.
- Contact details: Hamida 020 8373 2711 or email hamidaecyps@gmail.com
- DBS drop in sessions: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm
- Address: The Ark, 500 Montagu Rd, London N9 0UR
- Cost: The cost of a Personal Assistant DBS Check will be met by Enfield Council Adult Social Care service through your direct payment.
To receive payment/reimbursement for the DBS, please contact the relevant Social Care team to arrange:
- Older People/Physical Disabilities, 0208 379 1001
- Learning Disabilities Duty, 0208 379 5039
- Mental Health Duty, 0208 364 1855
Further information
The Criminal Records Bureau and the Independent Safeguarding Authority have merged to become the DBS.
Guidance on the type of criminal record checks that can be applied for and to apply for a DBS check please click on GOV.UK .
DBS customer services
- Email: customerservices@dbs.gov.uk
- Telephone: 0300 0200 190
Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm (9am to 5pm for appeals and disputes), and Saturday from 10am to 5pm.