Product Overview
This Safer Recruitment Assessment Pack has been professionally developed to support providers in making robust, defensible and safeguarding-focused recruitment decisions. It is designed for services working with children and young people, including Supported Accommodation (ages 16–17) and Ofsted-regulated children’s services.
The pack helps providers demonstrate that recruitment decisions are lawful, proportionate and safeguarding-led, particularly where an applicant has a positive DBS disclosure.
What’s Included in the Pack
Safer Recruitment Process Flowchart A clear, step-by-step flowchart that guides employers through the safer recruitment process from application to appointment, including checks, decision points and safeguarding considerations.
Positive DBS Risk Assessment TemplateA structured assessment tool to support managers in evaluating DBS disclosures fairly and consistently. The template helps consider:
Nature and seriousness of offences
Relevance to the role
Time elapsed since the offence
Evidence of rehabilitation
Risk to children and young people
This supports transparent, accountable decision-making.
Why This Pack Is Important
Recruitment decisions involving DBS disclosures can be complex and high-risk. This pack supports providers to:
Make informed and proportionate recruitment decisions
Balance safeguarding duties with fair employment practice
Evidence compliance with safer recruitment expectations
Reduce risk of unsafe appointments
Demonstrate robust processes during Ofsted inspection
It helps ensure decisions are properly recorded, justified and defensible.
Who This Pack Is For
Children’s Services Providers Supported Accommodation Providers Registered Managers & Responsible Individuals HR and Recruitment Leads New and Established Services
Key Benefits
Supports safer recruitment compliance Clear guidance for managers and decision-makers Consistent approach to DBS disclosures Reduces uncertainty and risk Inspection-ready evidence Fully editable and customisable
Why Purchase This Pack
This Safer Recruitment Assessment Pack provides providers with practical tools to strengthen safeguarding at the point of recruitment. It supports confident decision-making, protects children and young people, and demonstrates a strong safeguarding culture from the outset of employment.
It is an ideal standalone resource or companion to safer recruitment and staffing policy packs.
