Recruitment and Onboarding Audit - Domiciliary Care

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Is there a documented recruitment policy in line with CQC regulations and safer recruitment standards?

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Are application forms fully completed and checked for accuracy and gaps in employment?

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Are all employment gaps accounted for and investigated with documented explanations?

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Are at least two written references obtained, including one from the most recent employer?

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Are references verified and their authenticity checked before employment is confirmed?

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Is a current, enhanced DBS check obtained before a new staff member starts working?

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Is there a system to monitor and renew DBS checks in line with organisational policy?

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Are checks made against the Adult Barred List and other relevant registers?

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Is the right to work in the UK verified and documented for every applicant?

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Are identity documents checked, copied, and retained in line with GDPR and audit trails?

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Are staff recruited based on values as well as skills to ensure person-centred care delivery?

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Are interview questions designed to assess safeguarding awareness and ethical decision-making?

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Is there a standard scoring system or notes recorded for interview decisions?

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Is there a structured induction programme in place covering all mandatory topics?

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Do new staff receive training before delivering any care (e.g., safeguarding, moving and handling, IPC)?

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Are staff supervised and shadowed before working unsupervised in people’s homes?

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Are staff competency checks carried out during and after induction?

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Is a probation period defined, reviewed, and documented with feedback from supervisors?

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Is there a buddy or mentoring system to support new staff during the first few weeks?

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Are employment contracts issued and signed before staff begin working?

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Are job descriptions clear and understood by staff before employment begins?

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Are risk assessments carried out for new staff where applicable (e.g., lone working, health needs)?

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Are training certificates from previous roles checked for relevance and authenticity if accepted?

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Are agency staff and contractors subject to the same rigorous checks as permanent staff?

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Is induction training logged and tracked to ensure full completion?

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Do staff receive training on policies and procedures specific to domiciliary care?

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Are personal records stored securely and only accessed by authorised personnel?

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Are recruitment decisions reviewed and signed off by a senior manager or registered person?

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Is there a process in place for re-checking suitability for employment during probation and beyond?

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Is staff feedback on the onboarding experience collected and used to improve the process?