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