Recruitment and Selection
Recruitment and Selection Procedures
Appropriate recruitment and selection procedures for staff and examiners in the context of child protection have been adopted by the Board and include the following.
- A clear definition of any role so that the most suitable appointee can be identified.
- Identification of key selection criteria.
- A wide circulation of vacancies to ensure equal opportunities.
- Confirmation of the identity of the applicant including personal details obtained either through using an application form where appropriate, or through other means.
- Requirement of a declaration of previous convictions and submission to formal check, together with the issue of the Child Protection Policy for those candidates whose work will bring them into contact with children or who will have a management responsibility in relation to those whose work does bring them into such contact.
- A clear guarantee that disclosed information will be treated in confidence and not used against applicants unfairly, including adherence to the Criminal Records Bureau code of practice.
- Documentary evidence of qualifications.
- Use of several selection techniques to maximise the chance of safe recruitment, eg interview, references, checks.
- At least one representative from the Board meeting personally with every applicant, and an exploration of their attitudes towards working with children.
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Written references.
