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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.

Further information

Safer recruitment guidance