CuraFlow DC-B01CQCSection B · Human Resources and Workforce
Safer Recruitment and Selection policy
For CQC-registered domiciliary care services · version 1.0 · last reviewed 1 June 2026
Recruiting people who are suitable to work in someone's home. Planning and advertising a vacancy, shortlisting and interviewing are covered, along with the information that must be obtained under Schedule 3: DBS and barred list checks, references and employment history, identity, right to work and qualifications, and health and fitness for the role.
What this policy covers
- Safer recruitment and why it matters
- Planning and advertising the vacancy
- Application, shortlisting and interview
- The information we must obtain (schedule 3)
- DBS And barred list checks
- References and employment history
- Identity, right to work and qualifications
- Health and fitness for the role
- Volunteers, apprentices and contracted staff
- Making the decision and conditional offers
- Starting work, records and ongoing fitness
- Handling sensitive disclosure information
Regulations and guidance it supports
Supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 17, 18, 19 and 20 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
- Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- Police Act 1997
- Equality Act 2010
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
- UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
Common questions
- Is the safer recruitment and selection policy CQC-aligned?
- Yes. It is written and reviewed by practising UK compliance consultants against current CQC expectations, and supports the fundamental standards at Regulations 17, 18, 19 and 20. It is a controlled starting-point document that you adapt to your own service — you remain the accountable provider.
- Can I download and edit this policy?
- Yes. It downloads as Word (.docx) or PDF with your company name, registered manager, CQC ID and address already filled in on the cover page and throughout the document. The Word version is fully editable.
- Can I buy this policy on its own?
- Policies are sold as a complete library rather than individually, because CQC expects a coherent set that cross-references properly — a single policy in isolation creates gaps. The domiciliary care library contains 141 policies and can be bought outright as a one-off purchase and kept permanently.
- How often is it reviewed?
- The library is re-reviewed every six months and after any material regulatory change. This policy was last reviewed 1 June 2026, and is at version 1.0. Updates reach you automatically, so downloads always reflect the current version.