Commitment to Safeguarding

The Company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of apprentices, young people, vulnerable adults and any individual who may come into contact with our services.

Safer recruitment practices form an integral part of the Company’s safeguarding arrangements and are designed to deter, identify and reject unsuitable applicants.

Recruitment Principles

The Company will ensure that:

• Safeguarding is considered throughout the recruitment process.
• Recruitment decisions are evidence-based and objective.
• Candidates are assessed for their suitability to work within our environment.
• Appropriate safeguarding checks are completed before employment begins.
• Any safeguarding concerns arising during recruitment are thoroughly investigated.

Pre-Employment Checks

No individual may commence employment until all mandatory checks have been completed and verified.

The level of checking required will depend on the nature of the role.

Checks may include:

Right to Work

The Company will undertake right-to-work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements prior to employment commencing.

Employment History

Employment history will be reviewed, and any unexplained gaps may be discussed with the candidate.

Licence Verification

Relevant licences will be verified, including standard and professional driving licences.

Criminal Record Checks

Where appropriate and subject to the nature of the role, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be carried out.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment where information disclosed through a DBS check indicates that the individual may be unsuitable for the role