Yes! I have a clean basic DBS (formerly CRB) check certificate from the last year which you can be sent a link to view upon request. If you are wanting to see a DBS check I also recommend that you ask for references.
Since a DBS check costs money and very few people are bothered, I only get an updated copy once a year on request (takes about 2 working days). If you would like a new one to be issued then I’m happy to do that but will add the cost of the check (currently £23 at time of writing) to your bill and this will be payable whether your booking goes ahead or not.
This is a “basic” DBS check. Basic DBS checks do not list spent convictions. I don’t have any spent convictions either, but you have to take my word for that! There are also “standard” and “enhanced” DBS checks which will list spent convictions and other things, but:
- These can only be requested by employers, not sole traders such as myself;
- According to the gov.uk web site, a house sitting / pet sitting role is not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check.
I think there would have to be an element of something like caring for children or vulnerable adults before it would be possible to do a standard or enhanced DBS check. If you feel you need it, that your sitting qualifies and are willing to organise and pay for such a test though, I am happy to co-operate fully. I understand that it is possible to get your local council or various charities to sponsor these DBS checks.