Finding the right people to work with children and young people isn’t easy.

It’s very important that you take every measure possible to make sure that the person you’re employing (whether paid or unpaid) doesn’t pose a risk to children and has the right attitude to provide a safe and positive experience for them. There are laws, rules and guidance about employing people.

These resources and training courses can help you learn what is relevant for your organisation and help you in developing robust recruitment processes.





Safer recruitment and selection
Five-module NSPCC EduCare distance learning programme for anyone involved in the recruitment of staff and volunteers who work or come into contact with children and young people.

Safer recruitment: risk assessments and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks
A training course for anyone undertaking risk assessments when dealing with positive CRB checks.

Value Based Interviewing (VBI)
Training for interviewers - a two-day training course for anyone responsible for conducting recruitment interviews with staff and/or volunteers working with children.

Creating a culture of safety
Essential for those who need to understand more about the issues surrounding child sexual abuse. This NSPCC EduCare child protection awareness programme designed for those who come into contact with children through their work or voluntary activities.





Recruitment

Recruitment of people working with children and vulnerable adults
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. An online fact sheet providing an overview of the legislation and guidance relating to the screening of staff who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

National Fieldforce of Allegations Management Advisers
Government Office for the South East. The national fieldforce of Allegations Management Advisers (AMAs) has produced a number of documents around safer recruitment for adults who will be working with children.

CRB checks

Criminal Records Bureau checks: guidance for volunteering (PDF) 
Cabinet Office. Government guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to clarify when they do and do not need to request Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers.

General

Guidance for safer working practice for adults who work with children and young people
Government Office for the South East. Practice guidance providing advice on appropriate and safe behaviours for all adults working with children in paid or unpaid capacities, in all settings and in all contexts.

Preventing unsuitable adults from working with children (PDF)
NSPCC. An overview of current UK legislation and procedures designed to prevent people who pose a risk to children and young people from working with them.