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

Policy statement

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Carmarthenshire County Council and ensuring that there are robust arrangements and procedures in place. This includes implementing safe recruitment procedures and practices. 

The aims of this policy are:

• To deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles working with children and adults at risk.
• To identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children and adults at risk.
• To respond to concerns about the suitability of applicants during the recruitment process.
• To ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with all relevant legislation.
• To respond to concerns about the suitability of employees and volunteers once they have begun their role.
• To ensure all new staff and volunteers participate in an induction which includes safeguarding appropriate to their role.
• To ensure that managers, relevant staff and councillors involved in recruitment are trained in safer recruitment and understand their responsibilities under this policy.
• To minimise the possibility of children and adults at risk suffering harm from those in a position of trust.
• The Council will not employ anyone to work with children or adults at risk where there is any reasonable doubt about their suitability for the role.