Recruitment and Selection

Course aims

The course aims to provide a thorough understanding of the entire process of Recruitment and Selection in SLaM.

Course information
The course covers the whole of the R and S process from writing and placing the advert through to selecting the successful candidate. It includes the opportunity to familiarise with the recruitment documentation and the link to the induction process.

Course objectives
■ Identify the need to identify a vacancy
■ Awareness of RandS legislation
■ Awareness of the importance of Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
■ Awareness of generating, and the procedure for, the establishment control form
■ Awareness of advertising issues
■ Awareness of the short listing process
■ Effective interviewing and appropriate questioning
■ Awareness of the importance of references
■ Awareness of the importance of CRB checks
■ Awareness of the link to the induction process.

Target groups
This course is mandatory for any member of staff who is required to Recruit and Select new members of Staff.

Training methods employed on the course
Group exercises, role play, Presentations, discussion and practical exercises.

Course materials
Viewing videos, course handbook - provided on the day.

KSF Core Dimensions
■ Communication
■ Quality
■ Equality and Diversity
■ Service Improvement.