Safer Recruitment

CPD Certified training for those responsible for hiring where children and young adults are present
This course helps you to develop an awareness of how to embed safeguarding at every stage of recruitment – from shortlisting to interviews, vetting and the final offer.
Course overview
An introduction to our CPD certified Safer Recruitment module.
This course takes approximately 1hrs 30mins to complete and can be completed at your own pace. You can leave at any time and return to where you left off.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short quiz to check your understanding.
- Pass mark 80% (8/10)
- Retake up to 3 times
- Certificate available instantly on completion
- Certificate also sent via email and stored within your courses area in the platform
WNTAI’s eLearning
All of our training is built to provide an engaging, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond traditional training. Every module is highly interactive, incorporating real life examples and practical case studies that allow learners to apply their knowledge in realistic scenarios. Designed with engagement at its core, the training includes a variety of activities and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding and maintain focus throughout. This dynamic approach ensures learners stay motivated, retain information more effectively, and develop the confidence to apply their skills in real-world situations.
Course structure
The module is broken into short, manageable sections:
- Introduction
- Legal and Statutory Frameworks
- A Culture of Vigilance
- Planning the Recruitment Process and Defining the Role
- Writing Safer Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
- Preparing to Recruit
- Shortlisting for Interview and Identifying Safeguarding Gaps
- Conducting Safer Interviews
- Verifying Identity, Qualifications and Employment Gaps
- Managing References
- Vetting and Barring Checks
- Maintaining the Single Central Record
- Induction
- Case Studies
- Summary

- CPD certified
- 1hrs 30mins
- Certificate included
- Self-paced learning