Safer Recruitment Policy

This Safer Recruitment Policy ensures robust, safeguarding-focused hiring practices to protect children and vulnerable individuals. It sets out clear procedures for advertising roles, shortlisting, and conducting structured interviews with appropriate checks. The policy requires thorough vetting, including identity verification, employment history, references, DBS checks, and right-to-work confirmation. Safeguarding responsibilities are embedded throughout the recruitment process, with trained staff involved in decision-making. All appointments are based on suitability, competence, and values aligned with safeguarding principles. By following this policy, the organisation recruits safely, reduces risk, and builds a trustworthy, skilled workforce committed to providing safe, high-quality care.