Candidate Screening

Candidate Screening

At Your World we have an extremely thorough and stringent screening process. As a Buying Solutions framework supplier we take our commitment to compliancy very seriously and implement the following procedures and checks:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • We require a full, current and up to date CV from every candidate
  • Application Form
  • All candidates are required to complete a Your World application form before commencing employment.
  • Passport Photos
  • We require 2 passport photos in order to issue an I.D. badge upon verification of a candidate’s identity. This must be worn at all times during placements via Your World Recruitment.
  • References
  • Two professional references are obtained, one of which must be from the candidate’s most recent employer and dated within the last 3 months.
  • Verification of Identity
  • Before commencing employment we require an original passport, driving licence or birth certificate to confirm identity.
  • Immigration Status
  • All candidates must provide original proof of their right to work in the UK, whether in the form of a UK passport, a visa entitling them to work in the UK or a valid work permit. Copies are obtained and held on file to ensure that all documentation is up to date and visa expiry dates can be regularly checked. 
  • Proof of Address
  • In order to comply with CRB regulations we require 2 forms of proof of a candidate’s current address. This can be utility bills, phone bills or bank statements.
  • Qualifications
  • All qualifications are verified by the institution from which they were gained.  We must see original copies of all qualifications.
  • Professional Registration
  • Original certificates of professional registration are requested and all registrations are verified by Your World Recruitment with the relevant professional body via the Internet. We also carry out online registration checks every month and closely monitor any disputes with the organisation.
  • Mandatory Training
  • Candidates are required to complete all mandatory training on a yearly basis.  This includes 2 practical sessions – Basic Life Support/Immediate Life Support and Manual Handling.  They also complete the following online training sessions on a yearly basis: 

 

  1. Information Governance, Data Protection & Caldicott Protocol
  2. Child Protection
  3. Complaints Handling
  4. COSHH
  5. Fire Safety
  6. Health & Safety
  7. Infection Control (inc. Clostridium Difficle & MRSA)
  8. Loneworker
  9. Riddor/Risk Incident Reporting
  10. Violence & Aggression
  11. POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults)

 

  • Occupational Health
    All candidates must have occupational health clearance in line with the statutory requirements for their profession. This includes immunisation against Varicella, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella. For workers performing Exposure Prone Procedures (EPPs) HIV and Hepatitis C blood tests are also required. In addition all candidates must complete an Occupational Health Form provided by Your World Recruitment.
  • CRB Check
    We are registered with the Criminal Records Bureau (Registration Number: 2490920003) and all our candidates are subjected to Enhanced CRB checks. 
  • Monitoring Candidate Performance
    We constantly monitor candidates’ performance via Performance Feedback reports and End of Placement Reports which are provided by a senior member of staff in the department.