Safe Recruitment

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.