Tuesday, 2 September

Safe Recruitment

By Social Care Skills

designed for professionals responsible for recruiting staff in children’s social care

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Online

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6 hours
Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Safe recruitment is a critical safeguarding measure, ensuring that those working with children are suitable, vetted, and aligned with safeguarding principles. This seminar will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to apply robust recruitment practices that meet legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Ensuring a safe and competent workforce is a fundamental responsibility for providers of children’s homes, supported accommodation, and fostering services. This training will guide you through best practices in recruitment, screening, and vetting, helping you reduce risks and enhance safeguarding within your organization.

Why This Course Matters

Failure to follow safe recruitment practices can lead to serious safeguarding failures, regulatory breaches, and risks to the wellbeing of children. This course will help participants:
✔️ Understand the legal and regulatory framework for safe recruitment
✔️ Learn how to screen and vet applicants effectively
✔️ Apply best practices in interviewing and reference checks
✔️ Identify and mitigate safeguarding risks in recruitment
✔️ Develop safer workforce policies that meet Ofsted and safeguarding requirements

Course Highlights

🔹 Understanding Safe Recruitment – Why it matters and how to embed it in your practice
🔹 Legislation & Regulatory Requirements – Key responsibilities under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Ofsted expectations
🔹 Effective Screening & Vetting – DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment interviews
🔹 Recognizing & Managing Risk – Identifying warning signs in applications and interviews
🔹 Developing a Safer Workforce Culture – Ongoing staff monitoring and safeguarding awareness

About the Trainer:

Miguel Valerio is a social worker is more than 20 years of experience. His journey has taken him from research and university lecturing to hands-on work in the sector where he worked as a Responsible Individual (Children’s Homes) and Registered Service Manager (Supported Accommodation). On these roles, he was responsible for developing and overseeing services for young people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting staff training and service improvement. His extensive experience in quality assurance, governance, and leadership has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to guide professionals in navigating the complexities of residential children’s social care.

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Social Care Skills

Social Care Skills is a training and consultancy provider specialized in social care . With a team of experienced professionals and industry experts, we are committed to delivering comprehensive and impactful training programs that meet the evolving needs of the social care sector. Our mission is to equip social care professionals with the necessary tools and expertise to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities. We strive to foster a culture of compassion, empathy, and person-centred care through our training initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart:

Expertise: Our team consists of highly qualified trainers with extensive experience in the social care field. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge, industry insights, and evidence-based approaches to our training programs.
Customized Approach: We understand that every organization and individual is unique. That’s why we offer tailored training solutions to address specific learning objectives, challenges, and organizational requirements.
Practical Focus: We emphasize the application of knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios. Our training programs provide practical tools, case studies, and interactive exercises to enhance learning and enable immediate implementation.
Continuous Learning: We believe in the power of lifelong learning. Our commitment extends beyond the training sessions, as we offer ongoing support, resources, and opportunities for professional development to help social care professionals stay current in their field.
Collaboration and Partnerships: We actively collaborate with industry partners, organizations, and subject matter experts to stay at the forefront of social care practices, ensuring that our training programs reflect the latest trends and advancements.

At Social Care Skills, we prioritize a learner-centred approach. We create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters engagement, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. Our training programs combine theoretical knowledge, practical skills development, and interactive discussions to enhance the learning experience.

Join us at Social Care Skills and embark on a transformative journey of professional growth and development. Together, let’s make a positive impact and elevate the standards of social care provision.

Contact us today to learn more about our training programs, and partnership opportunities, or to discuss how we can support your organization’s social care education needs.

We look forward to working with you to create a more compassionate and skilled social care workforce.

£90 – £120

Sep 2 · 02:00 PDT