Research the service
Understand whether the organisation supports children or adults, the type of setting, the people it supports and the responsibilities of the role. Read the job description carefully.
Prepare real examples
Think of times you supported someone through a difficult situation, worked with colleagues, maintained boundaries, recorded information accurately or raised a concern. Use specific examples and explain your actions.
Expect safeguarding questions
You should be ready to explain how you recognise concerns, follow local procedures, record facts and escalate appropriately. Never promise secrecy to someone making a safeguarding disclosure.
Ask questions too
What does a typical shift look like? What induction and supervision are provided? How is the team supported? What would success look like in the first three months?
CANDL tip
Avoid memorised speeches. Interviewers want to understand how you think and what you have actually done.
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