Recruitment of staff

 

The following procedure is recommended

• Identify someone within the group to take responsibility for co-ordinating the recruitment of staff

• Advertise all posts

• Provide applicants with a job description outlining the roles and responsibilities of the post.  The job description should highlight that a Disclosure check will be undertaken for positions involving regular contact with children.

• Provide an application form.  Consent to undertake a Disclosure check should be included in the application form. Consideration could also be given to a 'self-disclosure form' to give potential applicants an opportunity to reveal any criminal history at an early stage.

• Identify an interview panel and agree interview format/ questions

• Select candidates for interview and undertake interviews

• Offer position subject to reference and Disclosure checks.

• Ensure Disclosure forms completed – see Section on Disclosure checks for information on agencies that can provide you with advice and assistance on this matter

• Obtain written references to obtain views on the applicant’s suitability for the job. 

• If references and Disclosure check suitable, then appoint applicant to post. 

• If Disclosure check highlights convictions or other non-conviction information consider whether these are relevant to the post and make a decision on whether to appoint in line with your equal opportunities policy and bearing in mind that children’s safety should be your priority. See section on equal opportunities policy

• Provide a new member of staff with appropriate training and ensure support is provided