Recruiting the right people is vital, but recruiting safely is non-negotiable. Our Safer Recruitment Training course delivers essential knowledge to help employers, managers, and recruiters ensure that every step of the hiring process keeps safeguarding at the forefront. You’ll learn how to assess candidates appropriately, prevent unsuitable hires, and create safer working environments.
This course explores structured recruitment methods, background checks, and interview techniques designed to protect both organisations and vulnerable groups. It suits anyone involved in recruiting for education, healthcare, social care, and similar sectors. Learn the essentials of safer recruitment without the need to schedule a single meeting room.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the core principles of safer recruitment in safeguarding contexts.
- Recognise potential risks during the recruitment and selection process.
- Conduct appropriate background checks and reference assessments correctly.
- Apply structured interview techniques focused on safer recruitment practice.
- Understand legal obligations and responsibilities in safer recruitment.
- Promote safer organisational cultures through effective recruitment practices.
Who is this Course For:
- Hiring managers responsible for recruitment in education and care sectors.
- HR professionals wanting stronger safer recruitment knowledge and practice.
- School leaders involved in staff recruitment and safeguarding policies.
- Recruitment agencies working with vulnerable groups and institutions.
- Care home managers overseeing staffing and safeguarding processes.
- Charity workers involved in volunteer and staff recruitment efforts.
- Trustees ensuring safer hiring within their organisations.
- Anyone responsible for vetting candidates working with vulnerable individuals.
Career Path:
- HR Officer – £29,000 average annual salary (UK)
- Safeguarding Officer – £33,000 average annual salary (UK)
- Recruitment Consultant – £30,000 average annual salary (UK)
- Education Administrator – £27,000 average annual salary (UK)
- Care Home Manager – £38,000 average annual salary (UK)
- Human Resources Manager – £47,000 average annual salary (UK)
