Safer Recruitment Checklist

Safer Recruitment Checklist

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]

Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Date: [DATE]

1. Job Description and Person Specification

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Clear job description outlining responsibilities and expectations	Yes No
Person specification includes essential and desirable qualifications.	Yes No
Commitment to safeguarding included in the job description	Yes No

2. Advertising the Role

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Job advertisement includes a commitment to safer recruitment	Yes No
Diverse advertising channels used to reach a broad audience	Yes No
Clear application instructions provided	Yes No

3. Application Process and Shortlisting Candidates

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
The application form includes safeguarding questions	Yes No
Disclosure of criminal convictions statement included	Yes No
References required from previous employers	Yes No
Review applications against the person's specification.	Yes No
Consistent criteria used for shortlisting candidates	Yes No
Safer recruitment training is undertaken by those involved in shortlisting.	Yes No

4. Interview Process and Reference Checks

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Structured interview process implemented	Yes No
Safeguarding and child protection questions included in interviews	Yes No
Candidates are informed about the safeguarding policy.	Yes No
References requested before the interview	Yes No
Verification of previous employment and reasons for leaving	Yes No
Specific questions related to safeguarding asked of references	Yes No

5. Offer of Employment and Induction Process

Checklist Item	Completed	Notes
Conditional offer made pending satisfactory DBS check	Yes No
Evidence of qualifications and identity verified	Yes No
Terms of employment include safeguarding responsibilities.	Yes No
Comprehensive induction covering safeguarding policies	Yes No
Introduction to child protection and safeguarding training	Yes No
Access to safeguarding resources and support	Yes No

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