Safe Staff Recruitment and Selection (Wales) Policy

Policy Statement

This policy sets out the values, principles and policies underpinning this care service’s approach to the safe recruitment and selection of its staff.

The policy meets the requirements of the Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2017 and accompanying statutory guidance.

Key regulations are:

• Regulation 26: Safeguarding — Overarching Requirement

• Regulation 27: Safeguarding Policies and Procedures

• Regulation 34: Staffing — Overarching Requirements

• Regulation 35: Fitness of Staff

• Regulation 36: Supporting and Developing Staff

• Regulation 37: Compliance with Employer’s Code of Practice

• Regulation 38: Information for Staff