Safer Recruitment: Best Practices for Hiring Employees

Overview

Welcome to the Safer Recruitment: Best Practices for Hiring Employees course, designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices of safe and effective recruitment in the workplace. This course begins with an introduction to the importance of safer recruitment practices and the potential risks that can arise from inadequate recruitment procedures. You will then gain an understanding of the key principles of safer recruitment and the benefits of implementing these practices in your organisation.

The course will then guide you through the pre-employment checks that should be carried out before making an appointment, including DBS checks, references, and qualifications. You will also learn about job advertisements and applications and how to design these to encourage a diverse and inclusive pool of candidates. The interview process is a crucial part of recruitment and will be covered in detail in this course. You will learn how to conduct interviews safely and effectively, including the importance of using open-ended questions, listening actively, and assessing candidate responses objectively.

Making a safe appointment is the ultimate goal of the recruitment process, and this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to achieve this. You will learn how to evaluate the information gathered during the recruitment process and make an informed decision based on the best interests of the organisation and its stakeholders. Once an appointment has been made, it is essential to monitor and review staff to ensure that they continue to meet the required standards and that any concerns are addressed promptly. The course concludes with a summary of the key principles of safer recruitment and the benefits of implementing these practices in the workplace.

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of safer recruitment and be equipped with the skills required to conduct a safe and effective recruitment process.

 

What Will You Learn?

• The importance of safer recruitment practices in protecting vulnerable individuals
• The key principles of safer recruitment
• The legal and regulatory frameworks for safer recruitment
• The roles and responsibilities of different parties involved in safer recruitment
• The different types of pre-employment checks that should be conducted
• How to interpret and act on the results of these checks

Who Should Take The Course

• HR professionals and managers
• Recruitment and selection specialists
• Line managers and supervisors
• Safeguarding leads and designated officers
• Staff involved in the recruitment and selection of volunteers

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for taking the course "Safer Recruitment: Best Practices for Hiring Employees." However, it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of recruitment and selection processes and the legal and regulatory frameworks around employment. It may also be beneficial for participants to have experience working with vulnerable populations or in organizations that serve these populations.