Trained Recruiters
All recruitment staff are trained in safe hiring practices to identify red flags and embed safeguarding at every stage.
Commitment to safeguarding
We uphold the highest standards in safeguarding by ensuring every trainee and worker is thoroughly screened and trained before working in education and care settings.
Our process
Structured Interviews
Mandatory child safety questions and clear discussions on employment history.
Reference Checks
Two professional referees, preferably from education and care roles, asked specific questions about child safety suitability.
Police & WWCC Checks
National Police Checks plus Working with Children Checks (WWCC), verified and monitored regularly.
Safeguarding Induction
Every trainee completes a full safeguarding induction before placement.
Ongoing Compliance
We track sector reforms and review our policies to ensure up-to-date, compliant practices.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
Vulnerable People
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. At Y Careers, we're dedicated to protecting and empowering people who may be vulnerable, so they can live with dignity, independence, and equal respect.
We design our services to be safe, inclusive, and empowering, supporting wellbeing and preventing harm. Our team fosters environments where choice, cultural safety, and respect are at the heart of every interaction, and we're building a culture of care and trust so every person can thrive and participate fully in their community.
If you think you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
Children and Young People
At Y Careers, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. Safeguarding is embedded in everything we do, from job advertising and interviews through to reference checks, training, and ongoing supervision, so that only people with the right values and qualities work with children and young people.
We believe safe environments start with who we place in the workforce. That's why safe recruitment isn't just a process for us, it's part of our culture, and one of the most powerful ways we can protect and empower young lives.
All concerns, complaints, or allegations of child abuse or harm are taken seriously and responded to in line with our safeguarding procedures and legal obligations.
If you think you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
Shared standards
We expect all staff, trainees, and partner organisations to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and share responsibility for safeguarding. We're intentional about partnering with organisations that align with our values, and through education, accountability, and collaboration, we're committed to continuous improvement and to creating culturally safe, inclusive environments that respect diverse backgrounds and identities.
Together, we're building a workforce that champions the rights of children, young people, and vulnerable people, and contributes to safer, stronger communities for all.
You can read more about our safeguarding approach on our policies page.