Pod81's Safer Recruitment Policy Quiz

What is Pod81 committed to achieving through its recruitment process?

• A diverse workforce

• Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

• Only hiring staff with previous experience in education

• Reducing the number of staff members

What is required for Pod81 to consider an applicant suitable for the position?

• The applicant must have a university degree

• The applicant must pass a series of physical tests

• Pod81 must consider the enhanced disclosure from the DBS to be satisfactory

• The applicant must have previous experience in a similar role

What must applicants provide as evidence of identity if they have moved addresses within the last five years?

• A utility bill no older than three months

• Proof of address for each property they have lived at

• A passport or photo-card driving license

• Original documents confirming any educational and professional qualifications

What action is Pod81 required to take if false information is provided in an application?

• A) Ignore the false information

• B) Provide feedback to the applicant

• C) Report the matter to the DBS, the Police, and other relevant professional bodies

• D) Offer the applicant a different position

What information will Pod81 not rely on when accepting references for an applicant?

• References obtained directly from the referee

• Testimonials provided by the applicant

• Open references or testimonials

• References from previous employers

What is the purpose of an online search in the Safer Recruitment Policy?

• To check the candidate's social media profiles

• To verify the candidate's educational background

• To look for evidence that the candidate is who they state they are and to determine suitability to work with children

• To assess the candidate's computer skills

Under what condition can a job offer be made according to the Safer Recruitment Policy?

• After a successful phone interview

• Once the candidate has provided a CV

• After a face-to-face interview

• If the candidate has the necessary qualifications

What stages and checks are carried out on all volunteers as part of the safe recruitment principles at Pod81?

• Completion of the application form, informal interview, receipt of three satisfactory references, and a DBS check

• Completion of the application form, formal interview, receipt of at least two satisfactory references, and a credit check

• Completion of the application form, informal interview by the Centre Manager, receipt of at least two satisfactory references, and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check with barred list information

• Only completion of the application form and an informal interview

What is Pod81's standard policy regarding employment of individuals with convictions of serious offences when the post involves regular contact with children?

• They are considered for employment on a case-by-case basis

• They are given a probation period

• They are required to undergo additional background checks

What is Pod81's policy regarding the storage of disclosure information and other confidential documents issued by the DBS?

• To store them in open, easily accessible locations.

• To store them in locked, non-portable storage containers with restricted access.

• To discard them immediately after review.

• To digitize them and store them in an unsecured online database.