Staff Selection & Interview procedures

Question 1

give the 8 interview procedures that must be successfully carried out when interviewing for a job in a childcare setting

Answer 1

not to state requirements that are discriminatory against certain groups

questions must be asked that aren’t discriminatory

questions should relate to the job requirements and skills they require

the interview panel to be trained in equality and diversity to avoid bias or discriminatory practice

interview to take somewhere accessible

DBS must be completed

staff who interview must have equality and diversity training

policies must be in place to ensure best practise to provide equal opportunities

Question 2

name the 2 current pieces of legislations that interview questions should comply with

Answer 2

human rights act 1998
equality act 2010

Question 3

if interview questions are not complied within the 2 legislations, name organisations that the interviewee can receive advice about how to complain

Answer 3

EHRC
the setting’s complaints procedure
charities - SENCAP, MIND etc

Question 4

explain how interviewers can carry out interviews that follow the correct procedures

Answer 4

• ensuring questions asked are non-discriminatory (people aren’t asked about anything inappropriate), and the same questions are asked to all (to ensure a fair chance for everyone in relation to the questions asked)
• have a mixed/ diverse panel of interviewers (eg race, religion, disabilities) to avoid bias and encourage diversity within the workplace
• training the interviewers (so they know and understand the correct procedures and are aware of the 9 protected characteristics)