Safer Recruitment for Wider Children's Workforce

THIS TRAINING IS FOR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH PORTSMOUTH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND WILL FOCUS ON PORTSMOUTH PROCESS AND PRACTICE. IF YOU DO NOT WORK IN PORTSMOUTH PLEASE VISIT YOUR RESPECTIVE SAFEGUARDNG PARTNERSHIP FOR TRAINING

Aim: This course gives participants in the wider children’s workforce the essential information and understanding they need to recruit safely and thereby help protect children from harm. Participants gain the skills they need to ensure that safeguarding is at the heart of their recruitment decisions.

Who is it for? It is suitable for anyone who recruits, including being involved in staff selection of people to work with children and young people in settings other than education.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify the key features of staff recruitment that help deter or prevent the appointment of unsuitable people.
• Be aware of policies and practices that minimise opportunities for abuse and ensure reporting structures are robust.
• Critically review organisation policies and practices in recruitment with a view to creating a safer culture

NB: This is not intended to be a comprehensive workshop on staff recruitment and selection

On arrival you will be met in reception and taken to the training room.