Safer Recruitment Policy & Guidance April 2024 ( Updated September 2024)

Information for Candidates

When advertising job vacancies, the following information will be provided to applicants: 

• The Council’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and adults at risk 
• The Job Profile 
• That appropriate pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and proof of identity, will be undertaken 
• A statement that it is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk (where the role involves this type of regulated activity) 
• A link to the Corporate Safeguarding policy and other relevant policies. 
• Relevant information about the Authority and/or service area and relevant aspects of employment such as induction, training, supervision, career development, employee support.