Safer Recruitment

Leadership

Course No. 1112

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Online - Zoom 4.00 hour(s)

Face to Face - 6.00 hour(s)

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Course Outline

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to carry out safer recruitment practices that protect vulnerable adults. You will explore why strict recruitment processes are vital for safeguarding, and learn how to create effective applicant packs with clear job descriptions and safeguarding statements. The course covers the principles of shortlisting candidates, requesting and checking references, and interviewing applicants fairly and safely. You will also gain an understanding of pre-appointment checks, including DBS processes and recent changes to criminal record disclosure that affect vetting.

Learners will practise how to risk assess applicants or staff with criminal records or serious allegations, ensuring decisions are made with safeguarding in mind. The course also highlights the importance of thorough induction processes and explains what information can and cannot be shared in references or with organisations such as the DBS.

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Understand the importance of having strict safer recruitment practices in place to safeguard vulnerable adults.
Create an effective applicant information pack, including a job description and safeguarding statement.
Understand the principles behind shortlisting candidates.
Demonstrate how to request a reference
Understand the principles of interviewing applicants
Understand what is involved in the pre-appointment checks, including DBS checks and key changes to criminal record disclosure that impacts vetting and information gathering process
Understand the importance of a thorough staff induction process
understand how to risk assess applicants / existing staff with criminal records or subject to serious allegations in the context of safe recruitment and safeguarding
Take up effective references and conduct details to fulfil the legal requirements and safeguarding responsibilities
Explain what can and can’t be shared in a reference and conduct information to DBS and/or other organisations.

Module 1: Introduction to Safer Recruitment
Understand why strict recruitment practices are essential for safeguarding vulnerable adults and protecting your organisation.

Module 2: Preparing for Recruitment
Learn how to create effective applicant packs, including job descriptions and safeguarding statements, to attract suitable candidates.

Module 3: Shortlisting and Interviewing
Explore principles of shortlisting candidates and conducting interviews that are fair, structured, and focused on safeguarding.

Module 4: References and Pre-Appointment Checks
Gain skills in requesting and verifying references, conducting DBS checks, and understanding recent changes to criminal record disclosure.

Module 5: Risk Assessment and Decision Making
Learn how to assess risks when hiring applicants or existing staff with criminal records or serious allegations while maintaining safe recruitment standards.

Module 6: Induction and Information Sharing
Understand the importance of thorough staff induction and what can legally and safely be shared in references or with DBS and other organisations.

Who is this course for?
Anyone involved in recruiting or managing staff who work with vulnerable adults, including HR staff, managers, and team leaders.

Do I need prior experience in recruitment?
No. The course is suitable for beginners and those looking to update their knowledge of safer recruitment practices.

What will I be able to do after the course?
You will be confident in safer recruitment processes, including creating job packs, shortlisting, interviewing, checking references, DBS processes, and risk assessing staff.

Does the course cover legal requirements?
Yes. The course covers DBS checks, criminal record disclosures, reference checks, and the legal responsibilities involved in safer recruitment.