Safer Recruitment Process
In advance of placement at a childcare setting, we can confirm that temporary staff have had the following:
• Competency based face to face interview
• Established the candidate’s English skills are satisfactory to work effectively
• Signed application form & proof kept on file (or e-signed)
• Proof of National Insurance & proof kept on file
• Name change document check & proof kept on file (where relevant)
• Identity document check & proof kept on file
• Address check & proof kept on file
• Legal right to work in the UK check & proof kept on file
• Qualification check & proof kept on file.
• Teacher status and / or qualification check & proof kept on file.
• Candidates asked verbally and in writing to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, final warnings or police enquiries undertaken following allegations & proof kept on file.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (covering List 99) obtained whic is registered and current which is live on the Update Service and checked every 3 months.
• Police check for overseas candidates within 6 months of arrival in the UK & proof kept on file.
• We confirm to notify clients in advance of placement if the candidate DBS or police checks holds information other than clear.
• Obtained a minimum 2 references (electronic or paper) from previous employers, placements or educational establishments.
• Obtained full 5 year career history and verbally confirmed gaps.
• Holds a current up to date Safeguarding certificate.
• If qualified at level 2 or 3, holds a current Paediatric First Aid certificate.
