Recruitment checks
Review the selected files for recruitment records, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, right-to-work checks and references.
Check recruitment, training, assessed skills and staff-support records in an agreed sample of staff files.
See what the review coversUseful when you need to check whether staff files show that recruitment checks and ongoing support have been completed. It can also help identify overdue training, supervision or staff-file actions.
We agree the records, people and time period before work starts. The checks below help shape your review; they are not an unlimited review of every record.
Review the selected files for recruitment records, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, right-to-work checks and references.
Look at induction and training records alongside evidence that staff skills have been assessed.
Check the records of staff support and whether outstanding staff-file actions have been completed.
Review the data-protection records and checks specifically included in the written quote.
Your quote sets out the report and follow-up included in the fee.
See an example audit reportA written account of the agreed checks, showing good practice, gaps and the evidence reviewed.
An action plan identifying what needs attention, who will take it forward and the proposed timescales.
A chance to work through the report and agree whether any further support is needed.
We agree the sample, delivery method, timetable and fee in writing. Any correction support, re-audit or ongoing monitoring is clearly listed, with its own limits.
Please use the enquiry form for a brief description of your needs only. We agree a suitable way to share records before any personal care information is provided.
Read the client agreementThe guide range covers the agreed workforce and focused data-protection checks, not an unlimited review of every staff file.
The provider remains responsible for care and regulatory decisions. No review guarantees a CQC rating.
Describe the concern and the size of your service. We can then agree a sensible starting point.