Safer recruitment policy template

£35

A policy that ensures safe, fair, and legally compliant recruitment practices, with a focus on safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

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5 mins to read, 10 mins to prep
2 A4 pages / c.341 words
Reviewed 1 September 2025

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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Purpose

This policy supports a safe and compliant recruitment process, especially for roles involving children or vulnerable adults.

safer recruitment policy template

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.

Direction:
Issued to appropriate internal recipients such as employees, workers, contractors etc.
Timing:
Issued during onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
Geographic suitability:
Great Britain & Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)
Global (check local legislation)