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

Scope

This policy applies to all adults who have contact with children, young people, and adults at risk through their work, whether in paid or voluntary capacity. It applies to permanent, temporary and agency staff, including those recruited from overseas. It also applies to staff who do not have direct responsibility for children and adults at risk, but who will have contact with children and adults at risk and will be seen as safe and trustworthy and/or have access to confidential and sensitive information for example, administrative staff, receptionists, caretakers, catering, cleaning, and maintenance staff.  

The principles of safer recruitment will be included in any contract or service level agreement drawn up between the Council and contractors or agencies that provide services for, or staff to work with children and adults at risk. It will be a requirement that these organisations must be able to demonstrate that they have safer recruitment procedures in place. All service level agreements and contracts will contain reference to the Corporate Safeguarding Policy and the standards expected of working on behalf of the Council.