Risk assessment

Recruitment & Safer Staffing Risk Assessment

Identifying and controlling the risks arising from recruitment, pre-employment checks and safe staffing levels across the service

Ref BS-GOV-RA-005See a sample (PDF) →
£44.99
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  • Instant download after checkout
  • Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Mapped to the CQC standards
  • Optional 3-monthly updates

What's inside

This risk assessment is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

  • 1. Scope and purpose
  • 2. Legal and regulatory framework
  • 3. Risk assessment methodology
  • 4. CQC evidence mapping
  • 5. Hazards, controls and risk rating
  • 6. Safe recruitment controls
  • 7. Safe staffing controls
  • 8. Locum and agency assurance
  • 9. Action plan
  • 10. Monitoring and review
  • 11. Glossary
  • 12. Disclaimer

Legislation & standards it maps to

  • Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Regulations 18 and 19
  • Care Quality Commission single assessment framework
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
  • Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and DBS checks
  • Employment Rights Act 1996
  • Equality Act 2010
  • Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (right to work)
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Who it applies to

The [Registered Manager], [HR Lead] and hiring managers of [Organisation Name].

How it works

  1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
  2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
  3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
  4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.

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