Safer Recruitment Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DATE]
1. Job Description and Person Specification
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Clear job description outlining responsibilities and expectations | | |
Person specification includes essential and desirable qualifications. | | |
Commitment to safeguarding included in the job description | | |
2. Advertising the Role
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Job advertisement includes a commitment to safer recruitment | | |
Diverse advertising channels used to reach a broad audience | | |
Clear application instructions provided | | |
3. Application Process and Shortlisting Candidates
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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The application form includes safeguarding questions | | |
Disclosure of criminal convictions statement included | | |
References required from previous employers | | |
Review applications against the person's specification. | | |
Consistent criteria used for shortlisting candidates | | |
Safer recruitment training is undertaken by those involved in shortlisting. | | |
4. Interview Process and Reference Checks
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Structured interview process implemented | | |
Safeguarding and child protection questions included in interviews | | |
Candidates are informed about the safeguarding policy. | | |
References requested before the interview | | |
Verification of previous employment and reasons for leaving | | |
Specific questions related to safeguarding asked of references | | |
5. Offer of Employment and Induction Process
Checklist Item | Completed | Notes |
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Conditional offer made pending satisfactory DBS check | | |
Evidence of qualifications and identity verified | | |
Terms of employment include safeguarding responsibilities. | | |
Comprehensive induction covering safeguarding policies | | |
Introduction to child protection and safeguarding training | | |
Access to safeguarding resources and support | | |
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