As detailed in Aotearoa | New Zealand's Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry recommendations, current legislative safety check requirements are not detailed enough or effective in safeguarding children's workforce organisations against being exploited by an unsafe person. The need for Safer Recruitment is also highlighted in the Royal Commission's recommendations.
Safer Recruitment is a fundamental component of being a Child Safe Organisation, as it is more than what it says on the tin. Despite its title, Safer Recruitment actually incorporates child safeguarding into recruitment, selection and onboarding processes, ensuring child safety runs as a golden thread through all stages.
This specialist child safety eLearning guides Learners through the A-z of Safer Recruitment processes and elements and, critically, why these requirements are needed. Learners explore recruitment, selection and onboarding processes that:
- Are child-centred.
- Assist in deterring unsafe people from targeting your organisation.
- Support identifying and screening out unsuitable people.
- Help attract those who align with your organisation's culture, values, and needs.
- Support being a Child Safe Organisation and uphold Royal Commission recommendations.
The course's modular approach is user-friendly and easy to navigate. It offers expert content and practical resources, all centred on helping Learners effectively integrate child safety into the organisation's recruitment, selection, and onboarding process, supporting the safety of the organisation and the children and young people it supports.
