Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: Homes for Ukraine
Summary
The guidance sets out how councils should conduct DBS checks for sponsors and household members involved in the Homes for Ukraine scheme. It covers timing, eligibility, identity verification, use of the DBS Update Service, and administrative steps needed to support safeguarding and funding processes.
Why it matters
While aimed at councils, the guidance is relevant to surveyors working with local authority housing, temporary accommodation, or supported housing contexts where safeguarding processes may affect occupancy and access arrangements. It also highlights compliance expectations around identity checks and lawful processing that can intersect with property management and housing delivery.
Key points
- DBS checks should begin as soon as sponsor and guest data is received.
- Councils must obtain the appropriate level of DBS check for sponsors and household members aged 16 and over.
- Rematch cases require relevant DBS checks to be completed before move-in.
- The DBS Update Service may be used only where the original certificate matches the required level, type and workforce.
- Councils must act within the law and record results promptly in case management systems.
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