Children and Young People Safeguarding Policy 2022

The employment interview will include specific child protection questions. For applicants who are successful at the interview HR will request an Enhanced DBS disclosure and 2 references. At this stage an offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory DBS clearance and references.

Both HR and the applicant currently receive the result of the DBS disclosure. Should the process change whereby only the applicant receives a copy of the Disclosure, they must provide the original copy (not a photocopy) to human Resources before any appointment can be confirmed. The results are confidential, although any concerns will be highlighted to the recruiting manager and may be discussed with the individual concerned. If there are substantial concerns with the disclosure, which may preclude the applicant from the post, these cases will be discussed by all relevant parties. It will be the responsibility of the relevant manager to decide on the applicant's suitability for working with children and young people, taking into account only those offences that may be relevant to the post. The DBS procedures should be referred to for more guidance on the suitability of applicants.