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Find out how adopting a safeguarding mindset throughout recruitment and vetting processes helps deter and identify candidates who may not be suitable for a role in care.
Going beyond compliance as you gather information about candidates is important so that you can:
Here's some tips on how to apply a safeguarding mindset to recruitment and vetting.
Here are some resources to help you apply curiosity and a safeguarding mindset as you carry out all required pre-employment checks and gather relevant information about candidates.
This guide supports you to implement safe and fair recruitment policies. On page 58 you'll find links to a pre-employment checks risk assessment form.
This two-page overview explains what the check is, what it will show, what the Care Quality Commission (CQC) says about it and information on what providers can do.
DBS checks
It’s vital employers complete required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. They’re an essential tool when recruiting safely and fairly.
Sharing effective references and conduct information – A Better Hiring toolkit
This toolkit provides simple guidance to support you to obtain effective references and conduct information.
Gathering and assessing criminal record information for UK and non-UK nationals, including displaced people
Overseas safer recruitment checklist
This checklist covers a step-by-step process to recruiting people from overseas safely and fairly. It will help you ensure you’re taking all possible approaches to information gathering and able to evidence your actions.
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Planning to recruit
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Induction and probation
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