HOW WE RECRUIT
PROTECTIVE CARE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
At Protective Care Group, we apply common-sense to a diligent and safe approach to recruitment.
Our recruitment method
We make tough decisions not to hire based on 360 degree viewpoints gained from in-depth interviews, assessments days, referencing and DBS details. We focus on so much but at the core are people’s character and conduct, their motivations and attitude.
How we hire safely
At The Protective Care Group, we apply common-sense to a diligent and safe approach to recruitment. We make tough decisions not to hire based on 360 degree viewpoints gained from in-depth interviews, assessments days, referencing and DBS details. We focus on so much but at the core are people’s character and conduct, their motivations and attitude.
Our safe recruitment process aims to uncover so much about people that other processes simply don’t.
Our hiring process
We actually hire only 1% of those who apply. This is what it looks like:
Telephone Interview
an in-depth session with an experienced Recruiter
Feedback Discussion
with the candidate
Face to Face Interview
conducted by a Subject Matter Expert and the Recruiter
Feedback Discussion
with the candidate
Referencing & DBS Checks
in partnership with our Compliance team
Assessment Day
packed with challenging and realistic activities and scenarios
Feedback Discussion
with the candidate
Offer of Employment
only once DBS checks and references are verified
Training
When people join PCG they embark on industry leading training to ensure everyone is able to deliver truly person-centered, trauma-informed care for our Young People. This training is ongoing and supported through effective and meaningful supervisions, workshops and personal development including Level 3,4 and 5 qualifications in Residential Childcare, and more. We also use Price as an industry leading training provider.
