An effective safer recruitment and employment policy and procedure is one which is regularly reviewed, written and updated in line with local and national guidance.
- An effective safer recruitment and employment policy includes:
- a recruitment statement;
- information on job descriptions and specification;
- requirements for suitability checks;
- advertising processes;
- application, shortlisting and interview processes;
- reference process
- trial and probationary procedures;
- induction, supervision and appraisal procedures;
- on-going employment checks;
- the role of effective recruitment in protecting children;
- equality of opportunities;
- data protection.