Inclusive recruitment
As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the benefits of having a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds. We are committed to building an inclusive recruitment culture where all people feel valued, included, and able to be at their best.
Diversity and inclusion information
Our aim is to build an environment where you feel valued and respected, free from discrimination, bullying or harassment. To assist with this, we gather voluntary diversity information as part of our application process, this does not form any part of the decision making at any stage of the recruitment and selection process and the data is not available to managers. Giving us this information is voluntary and if there is something you don’t want to answer, you can choose not to disclose that information.
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you declare that you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria in the employee specification, you will be guaranteed an interview. If you have a disability, let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need before you attend your interview.
Care experienced
As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we guarantee to interview all applicants who are or have been care experienced and who meet the essential criteria for the post.
We recognise a care experienced applicant as someone who has been
- formally looked after by a local authority
- formally looked after but in the family home with support from social services or a social worker
- in kinship care with family, friends, or relatives
- in foster care, residential or secure care or legally adopted.
We hope to encourage applications from those who are currently or have been care experienced at any point during their childhood, opening more opportunities for employment to them.
We understand that having a diverse workforce from a range of backgrounds and experiences, helps us deliver the best services for our residents.
Requesting adjustments
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we will work hard to make sure that we meet your changing needs throughout your time with us.
We also support all candidates who need adjustments during the recruitment process. If you're invited for interview, you should let the hiring manager know what you need, and they will do everything they can to support your request.