Safer Recruitment & Vetting

Safer Recruitment & Vetting

This comprehensive training equips managers and safeguarding leads with essential skills for handling sensitive safeguarding situations. Learn to effectively recognise signs of abuse, neglect, and misconduct while developing thorough response procedures.

 

The course provides practical guidance on risk assessment strategies and introduces the Defensible Decision-Making Model, ensuring all actions are well-reasoned and justified. Perfect for those responsible for managing safeguarding concerns, this training covers the complete process from initial allegation through to proper documentation and record-keeping, all while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and compliance.

Included with Team Solutions

This course is available via an organisation subscription.

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Presentation
Online
Duration
3 Hours
Access
Language
English
From £45.00 Ex VAT

This course is perfect for

  • Safeguarding Leads & Officers

    Who provide direct support to individuals who have experienced abuse

  • Hiring Managers and Department Heads

    Who conduct interviews and make selection decisions

  • Senior Leaders and Directors

    With overall responsibility for workforce planning and organisational safety

  • Staff Recruitment Managers

    Overseeing temporary workforce recruitment for events

  • Volunteer Coordinators

    Managing recruitment of volunteers working with participants

  • Coaching Development Officers

    Involved in coach selection and appointment processes

What you’ll learn

  • Why safer recruitment matters and how it protects children, young people, and adults at risk.
  • The core principles of safer recruitment and how they reduce the risk of harm.
  • How recruitment links to your organisation’s overall safeguarding responsibilities.
  • The key UK laws and guidance that underpin safer recruitment and vetting.
  • How employment law and safeguarding law work together in recruitment decisions.
  • What regulators expect organisations to have in place.
  • How to build safeguarding into role planning and job descriptions from the start.
  • How to write adverts that show a clear commitment to safeguarding and deter unsuitable applicants.
  • What to look for in application forms, including gaps, inconsistencies, and red flags.
  • How to shortlist using fair, consistent, and safeguarding-focused criteria.
  • How to run interviews that test values, attitudes, and safeguarding awareness.
  • How to ask and assess safer recruitment interview questions confidently.
  • What pre-employment checks are required and why, including DBS and references.
  • How to assess information from vetting and make defensible recruitment decisions.
  • How to make safe conditional offers and embed safeguarding into induction.
  • Why safer recruitment doesn’t stop at hiring and how ongoing monitoring keeps people safe.
  • The roles and responsibilities of managers, HR, safeguarding leads, and leaders.
  • How to ensure accountability and clear record-keeping throughout the process.
  • How to recognise and respond to warning signs at every stage of recruitment.
  • How to help create a culture of vigilance and safety in your organisation.

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