Accredited Safer Recruitment

Duration: Full Day For Designated Safeguarding Leads or those who are responsible for recruiting staff in agencies that work with children. This training will take place at a venue in Leicester -New Parks House Room 1.4 New Parks House47 Pindar Rd, Leicester LE3 9RN This training is suitable for everyone involved or responsible for recruiting staff who work with children in your organisation including, owners, managers, and safeguarding leads. Safer recruitment is an essential part of any recruitment process. This training identifies the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people in line with statutory guidance. Aim and purpose: • Consider safer recruitment and the context of safeguarding • Understand the prevalence of abuse and profiles of those who abuse • Know how adults who abuse operate within organisations • Consider the features of a safer recruitment process • Know how to plan a safer recruitment process • Consider the key aspects of making the right decisions: interview and selection • Understand how to embed and maintain an ongoing culture of vigilance.