Safer recruitment policy template
A policy that ensures safe, fair, and legally compliant recruitment practices, with a focus on safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
- 2 pages / 341 words.
- Last updated 21/05/2025.
- Designed for United Kingdom use.
- Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
- Includes 12 months’ access, with all updates to this page provided free of charge and notified to you.
Safer recruitment policy
1 Overview
1.1 This policy sets out how we ensure our recruitment practices are safe, fair, and compliant with safeguarding requirements. It applies to all roles, especially those involving contact with children, vulnerable adults, or sensitive information.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to all employees, volunteers, agency workers, and contractors involved in the recruitment and selection of staff across the organisation.
3 General Principles
3.1 Our commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We take a proactive approach to identifying and reducing risks through robust recruitment
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This policy supports a safe and compliant recruitment process, especially for roles involving children or vulnerable adults.
It outlines how we verify identity, right to work, references, and DBS checks, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated.
By adopting this policy, employers show a clear commitment to safeguarding and good hiring practice.
Send to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc. and request confirmation that is has been read and understood.
Issue during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Safer recruitment policy template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. All of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise it for my organisation?
Yes, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include this template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
