OUR ROBUST SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESS
OUR ROBUST SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Zebra Lake Care, we pride ourselves on our rigorous and comprehensive recruitment process, which is one of the few in the industry that implements the PRISIM model of safer employment. This model guides us through every stage of the hiring journey, ensuring we uphold the highest standards of safety and quality in our staffing solutions.

PRISIM Model Overview
We adopt a safeguarding mindset when planning our recruitment. This includes ensuring that all recruitment materials—such as job descriptions, advertisements, and person specifications—reflect our core values and clearly outline safeguarding responsibilities, expected conduct, and the values and behaviours required for each role.
Our recruitment process emphasises thoroughness and curiosity. We conduct all necessary pre-employment checks, including application forms, criminal record checks, and detailed references. We gather relevant information about candidates from various sources to ensure a comprehensive understanding of their suitability.
During the induction and probation periods, we share our code of conduct and set clear expectations regarding conduct, attitude, and behaviour. We explain our safeguarding policies and processes for raising concerns, applying a safeguarding mindset to identify and manage any early issues that may arise.
We prioritise regular supervision and management meetings with staff, fostering supportive, reflective, and developmental conversations. This approach allows us to address any challenges or concerns proactively
An open culture is vital for effective safeguarding. We encourage the sharing of safeguarding and conduct concerns, ensuring that staff and managers are trained to respond confidently and effectively.
We manage the departure of staff with courage, fairness, and compassion. Our process includes applying a safeguarding mindset when referring and sharing safeguarding and conduct information with relevant parties, including other employers, local authorities, and the DBS when necessary.
Commitment to Best Practices
Our robust recruitment process is supported by a collaboration between safeguarding experts, leading to the development of a best practice recruitment resource tailored for the social care sector. This new hiring toolkit equips care providers with the tools they need for safer recruitment.
By choosing Zebra Lake Care, you are partnering with a staffing agency that prioritises safety, compliance, and excellence. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality staffing solutions, ensuring that your organisation is supported by qualified and compassionate professionals.