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Course Description
Safer Recruitment Training provides individuals involved in the hiring process with the essential skills and knowledge to recruit safely and effectively, minimising risks to children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This course emphasises best practices in safeguarding and legal compliance, ensuring organisations can build safe environments.
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Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for anyone responsible for hiring staff or volunteers who will work with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, including HR professionals, managers, and recruiters.
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Minimum Age
The certification is available to learners who are aged 16 and over. ​
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Course Validity
The certification does not expire. It is strongly recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.
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Course Learner Ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 16
Types of Course
Currently we offer this as a 1 day classroom course only. We are working towards splitting this into e-learning and then a practical element at our HQ. ​
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Please keep your eyes peeled for our email when we get this up and running.
What will you learn
​1. **Understanding Safer Recruitment:**
- The importance of safer recruitment
- Legal requirements and safeguarding responsibilities
- The risks of not following proper recruitment procedures
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2. **Preparing for Recruitment:**
- Creating clear job descriptions and person specifications
- Identifying key safeguarding criteria for roles
- Preparing relevant interview questions and assessment tasks
- Conducting appropriate background checks, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
- Verifying qualifications, references, and employment history
- Recognising red flags in applications and interviews
3. **Interviewing for Safer Recruitment:**
- Safeguarding-focused interview techniques
- Assessing candidates’ attitudes toward safeguarding
- Identifying concerns during the interview process
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4. **Post-Recruitment Best Practices:**
- Induction and training for new employees
- Monitoring and evaluating safeguarding awareness in new hires
- Continuous development and accountability in recruitment practices
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How will I be assessed?
In this CPD certification course, our focus is on fostering your professional growth and ensuring you gain valuable, practical skills that you can immediately apply in your work. Instead of traditional pass/fail assessments, our approach is designed to support continuous learning and development.
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Throughout the course, you'll engage in various activities such as self-assessments, reflective exercises, role plays, and practical assignments tailored to real-world scenarios. These are intended to help you track your progress, reflect on your learning, and identify areas for further development.
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Feedback will be provided regularly to guide your learning journey, offering insights and recommendations to enhance your understanding and application of the course material. The goal is to empower you to take ownership of your professional development, gaining confidence and competence in your chosen area of expertise.
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By the end of the course, you will have developed a personalised portfolio of work and reflections that demonstrate your progress and commitment to continuing professional development. This portfolio can serve as a valuable resource for your future career advancement.