Our Safer Recruitment for Managers Training equips managers and recruitment leads with the knowledge and skills to implement safer hiring practices, reducing the risk of harm to children and young people. This practical, face-to-face training aligns with Regulations 32 and 33 and Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, ensuring compliance and best practice in safeguarding.
By completing this course, your team will learn how to create a safer recruitment process that prevents unsuitable individuals from entering the workforce, promotes a culture of vigilance, and upholds safeguarding standards within your organisation.
This course is ideal for managers and leaders responsible for recruitment in residential children’s homes, supported living, education, and youth services, ensuring robust and effective hiring procedures.
Course Description
Our Safer Recruitment for Managers Training course provides managers and recruitment leads with the knowledge and skills to implement safer hiring practices, ensuring compliance with Regulations 32 and 33 and Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. By completing this course, your team will gain the ability to:
- Understand the Principles of Safer Recruitment
Gain a comprehensive understanding of safer recruitment and how it mitigates risks, ensuring only suitable individuals are employed to work with children and young people. - Develop a Culture of Safe Hiring
Explore how to embed safer recruitment practices into your organisation’s policies and workplace culture, reinforcing a commitment to safeguarding at every stage of employment. - Navigate Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
Master key legislation, including Regulations 32 and 33 and Schedule 2 of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, ensuring full compliance with safer recruitment standards. - Implement Robust Recruitment Processes
Learn how to apply safer recruitment principles at every stage, from advertising roles and shortlisting candidates to conducting structured interviews and verifying references. - Identify and Assess Safeguarding Risks
Develop the ability to spot red flags in applications, evaluate risk factors during interviews, and assess the implications of DBS checks and disclosure information. - Handle Disclosures with Confidence
Gain practical guidance on managing candidate disclosures, making informed recruitment decisions, and escalating concerns appropriately. - Ensure Compliance with Record-Keeping Requirements
Understand how to maintain accurate and legally compliant recruitment records, creating an audit trail that demonstrates your commitment to safer hiring practices. - Strengthen Post-Recruitment Safeguards
Explore the role of probation periods, supervision, and ongoing monitoring in ensuring newly hired staff uphold safeguarding expectations in practice.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
Our Safer Recruitment for Managers Training course is developed in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 to ensure recruitment practices uphold the highest safeguarding standards. By following these regulations, organisations can create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people. Learn more (opens in a new tab). For this course, we specifically align with the following Regulations and Schedules:
- The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 – Regulation 32 – Fitness of Workers
This regulation sets out essential requirements for safer recruitment, ensuring that only suitable individuals are employed in roles that involve the care and protection of children. Our training equips managers with the knowledge and tools to implement thorough recruitment and vetting procedures. Learn More (opens in a new tab). - The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 – Regulation 33 – Employment of Staff
Our training supports compliance with Regulation 33, which outlines the ongoing responsibilities of employers to supervise, support, and develop staff. We cover best practices in staff monitoring, professional development, and safeguarding to maintain a safe and effective workforce. Learn more (opens in a new tab). - The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 – Schedule 2 – Information Required in Respect of Persons Seeking to Carry on, Manage, or Work at a Children’s Home
We provide a detailed understanding of Schedule 2, which specifies the background checks, references, and employment history required for individuals working in children’s homes. Our training ensures managers can confidently meet these requirements, reducing risk and enhancing safeguarding within their services. Learn more (opens in a new tab).
Why Compliance and Quality matter:
- Compliance with Regulatory Standards: Training content is developed in line with Ofsted and other relevant frameworks, helping your organisation maintain compliance and demonstrate excellence.
- Promoting Best Practices: Framework-aligned training ensures your team applies evidence-based methods, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Continuous Improvement: We embrace the principles of continuous improvement encouraged by these frameworks, incorporating them into our training to promote reflective practice and ongoing development.
Delivery of the Training
This course will be delivered by an expert trainer in this field at a date and time of your choosing. Training can be hosted at our own premises, which can comfortably accommodate up to 12 individuals, or at your own premises if feasible and required. We are flexible on start times to help accommodate all shift patterns, including evenings and weekends.
Customisation and Relevance: We can adapt the content of this training to include your organisation’s core values, mission, policies, and procedures. By incorporating examples of documents used within your organisation, we ensure that the training is relevant and clear to your staff.
Expertise and Support: Delivered by expert trainers with extensive experience in the field, our courses provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to your team. To help your team stay updated and compliant, we can provide additional refresher courses designed to ensure that staff remain proficient in best practices. These refresher courses can be scheduled as needed to maintain high standards of care.
Please use our enquiry form or contact us by telephone if you have any queries about this training course or would like to express an interest to schedule your training. A member of our team will be happy to answer any questions.
Course Materials and Certification
All course materials will be provided, and refreshments are included. Certificates will be issued upon completion of the course, and you will receive copies of completed evaluation forms for your records.
Our Facilities
- Disability access building
- Ground flood training facilities (at request)
- Comfortable classroom lecture/study environment
- Toilet & Washrooms inc. disabled access
- Refreshments provided
- Location: Our training centre is based in Middleton, Manchester, UK. For precise directions, click here to view us on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Pricing and Duration
- Time required: Half a day
- Accommodates: Up to 12 people
- Price: £275
Suggested Refresher Frequency
To ensure ongoing competence and performance:
- Monitor and assess staff performance regularly.
- Evaluate knowledge and skills at least annually.
- Provide additional learning and development opportunities as needed, with mandatory refreshers at least every 2 years.
Benefits of Our Training
Why Choose Us?
- Expert Trainers: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about care.
- Comprehensive Content: Our training covers all essential aspects of each topic, ensuring your staff are well-prepared to provide high-quality care and support in their specific area of practice.
- Quality Assurance: Our courses meet the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant frameworks, guidelines, and legislation specific to each course.
- Flexible Delivery: Choose from face-to-face sessions at our training centre or your premises, with training available at times to suit all shift patterns.
- Customisable Training: Tailor the course to reflect your organisation’s unique values and requirements.
- Refresher Courses: We offer refresher courses to keep your team proficient in up-to-date and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Safer Recruitment for Managers Training, and why is it important?
This training provides managers with the essential skills and knowledge to implement safer recruitment practices that protect children and young people from harm. By following regulations such as the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, this course ensures that recruitment decisions are thorough, legally compliant, and safeguarding-focused.
- Who should take the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training course?
This course is designed for managers, HR personnel, and recruitment leads responsible for hiring staff in residential care, supported living, education, and other child-focused settings. It is also beneficial for designated safeguarding leads (DSLs) and professionals involved in staff supervision and oversight.
- What will I learn in the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training course?
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of safer recruitment principles, including how to embed a safe hiring culture within their organisation, understand relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, and conduct safe and effective recruitment processes from advertising to selection. The course also covers identifying safeguarding risks, handling disclosures appropriately, maintaining compliant record-keeping and audit trails, and strengthening post-recruitment safeguards through supervision and monitoring.
- How long is the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training course?
The course is half a day in duration, combining both theory and practical applications to ensure a thorough learning experience.
- Can the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training be customised to meet our organisation’s needs?
Yes! We can tailor the training to align with your organisation’s policies, procedures, and specific recruitment challenges to ensure it is highly relevant and applicable to your team.
- Do you offer any follow-up or refresher training?
Yes, we recommend refresher training every two years to keep up with legislative changes and best practices.
- Where can the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training be delivered?
This course can be delivered at our training centre or your organisation’s premises if preferred. We offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate different shift patterns.
- What is the maximum number of participants in a training session?
Each session can accommodate up to 12 participants, ensuring a high-quality, interactive learning experience with ample opportunity for discussion and practical application.
- Will I receive a certificate after completing the Safer Recruitment for Managers Training?
Yes, all participants will receive a certificate of completion, which serves as evidence of their training and commitment to safer recruitment practices.
- How often should my team refresh their Safer Recruitment for Managers Training?
We recommend refresher training every two years to ensure continued compliance with safeguarding legislation and to stay updated with evolving best practices in recruitment and child protection.
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