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A policy that ensures safe, fair, and legally compliant recruitment practices, with a focus on safeguarding and pre-employment checks.
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.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
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