Safer Recruitment Training
Our online Safer Recruitment Training course explains how to create and maintain a safer recruitment process when appointing staff or volunteers. It covers recruitment planning, shortlisting, references, interviews, pre-appointment checks and safer working practices after appointment.
The course is suitable for anyone involved in recruitment for an organisation working with children, young people or adults at risk. This includes charities, care settings, sports clubs, faith groups and other voluntary or commercial organisations.
Complete the course at your own pace in around 1 to 2 hours. Learners must achieve an 80% pass mark in the final assessment before their personalised certificate is emailed to them.

Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £25.00
Total £25.00
VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.
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Per learner. Bulk discounts from 10 learners.
Price per learner £25.00
Total £25.00
VAT applied at checkout. View pricing table for details.
4.77 / 5
OVERVIEW
About this safer recruitment training
This Safer Recruitment Training course covers creating effective selection processes, conducting interviews, and performing comprehensive pre and post-appointment checks. It explains the relevant legislation and policies you need to meet safer recruitment best practice, and applies equally to charities, care settings, sports clubs, faith groups and any other organisation working with children, young people or adults at risk.
KEY FEATURES
Safer recruitment training for any organisation
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Understand your legal responsibilities
Recognise the importance of safer recruitment, and understand your legal responsibilities.
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Build a robust recruitment strategy
Plan and execute a safer recruitment strategy, and determine the key elements of a safer recruitment application pack.
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Covers vetting and referencing
Value the importance of vetting and understand its various components, and learn how to source reliable references.
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From attracting candidates to post-hiring practice
Use advertising tactics to attract suitable applicants, and continue safer recruitment measures after hiring.
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Suitable for any sector
Suitable for hiring staff in any type of organisation that works with or supports children, young people or adults at risk.
DETAILS / BENEFITS
Why organisations choose this course
- Instant access to courses
- Training can be taken any time – no need for staff to even be on site
- Takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete
- Courses can be taken 24/7 online or on mobile devices
- Cheaper than face-to-face training
- No need to take time out of work to undertake training
- No requirements for minimum or maximum group sizes
- Retrieve centrally held online certificates at the touch of a button
- Downloadable Excel reports so you can monitor completion
- Individual, personalised certificates can be downloaded and printed
- Automated reminders when training is due for renewal
- Courses can be stopped and restarted at any point
- Course notes and resources available for the duration of certification
- Friendly, UK-based customer support centre in case you have any queries
- Regularly updated to meet legislation changes
- Provides information, scenarios and downloads specific to any sector
COURSE CONTENT
What's included in this safer recruitment training
10 lessons · Around 1 to 2 hours · Final assessment included

CERTIFICATION
A personalised certificate upon completion
After achieving the 80% pass mark in the final assessment, the learner’s personalised Safer Recruitment Training certificate will be emailed to them automatically.
- Individual, personalised certificate
- Emailed after successful completion
- 80% final-assessment pass mark
- Fully CPD accredited

TRAINING A TEAM
Buy in bulk and track completion
Purchasing safer recruitment training for several members of staff in bulk allows you to save. You’ll also gain access to our learning management system, allowing you to track progress and hold certificates centrally.
Learners
Price each
You save
1–9
£25.00
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10+
£22.50
Save 10%
20+
£21.25
Save 15%
50+
£20.00
Save 20%
75+
£18.75
Save 25%
100+
£17.50
Save 30%
All prices exclude VAT. Discounts applied automatically at checkout.
TRAINING BUNDLES
Training your team on more than one course?
Our team can put together a custom training bundle for your organisation. Courses often taken alongside Safer Recruitment Training include:
- Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
- Safeguarding for Training Providers
- Online Safety Training for Schools
Discount codes cannot be used with our bundle offers. Get in touch and we will help you choose the right mix of courses.
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