Safer Recruitment Online Training

The Safer Recruitment Online Training course is designed to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills needed to implement safe and effective hiring practices. By focusing on safeguarding principles, this training ensures that employers make informed and responsible recruitment decisions, particularly when hiring individuals to work with vulnerable groups such as children, young people, or adults at risk.

The course walks you through every critical stage of the recruitment lifecycle—from planning and job design to interviews, vetting, and post-recruitment procedures—ensuring transparency, fairness, and compliance with safeguarding regulations. It emphasizes the importance of structured recruitment frameworks to minimize risk, detect red flags early, and promote a safe working environment.

Whether you're in education, healthcare, nonprofit, corporate HR, or childcare, this training will help you identify potential threats, adhere to legal obligations, and maintain robust policies that prioritize safety above all. Each module is rich with practical insights, real-world examples, and checklists designed to support your professional responsibilities in recruitment.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand safer recruitment practices to protect vulnerable individuals effectively.
• Develop a risk-based approach to hiring and candidate screening.
• Conduct structured interviews that prioritize safeguarding and compliance.
• Carry out accurate checks for qualifications, references, and DBS.
• Apply post-appointment measures to ensure continuous safety monitoring.
• Promote a safeguarding culture across recruitment, onboarding, and beyond.

Course Link : Safer Recruitment Online Training

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Pre-recruitment Planning for Safer Recruitment

Learn how to design roles and recruitment plans aligned with safeguarding practices.

Module 2: Master Candidate Selection to Find The Perfect Fit

Implement structured shortlisting and interviewing that prioritizes risk reduction.

Module 3: Post-interview Procedures

Understand reference checks, interview assessments, and safeguarding red flags.

Module 4: Pre-Appointment Activities with Obtaining Correct Checks

Navigate background vetting, criminal record checks, and eligibility documentation.

Module 5: Post-recruitment Activities

Ensure induction, probation, and training processes uphold ongoing safety culture.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.