Safer Recruitment – 26.06.2026 – Virtual

▪ To understand the importance of safer recruitment within children’s homes
▪ To understand the legal and regulatory framework that underpins recruitment practices
▪ To understand how to plan and prepare for recruitment, including defining roles and responsibilities
▪ To understand how to create clear job descriptions and person specifications
▪ To understand effective advertising strategies and shortlisting procedures
▪ To understand how to conduct structured interviews and ask safer recruitment questions
▪ To understand how to assess candidate suitability with safeguarding in mind
▪ To understand the importance of pre-employment checks, including DBS and references
▪ To understand how to make informed recruitment decisions and carry out risk assessments
▪ To understand the importance of accurate record keeping and documentation
▪ To understand how to support new staff through induction, training, and ongoing supervision
▪ To understand how to embed safer recruitment into continuous practice