PURPOSE
The purpose of the Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure is to ensure that the principles of the Equality Act 2010 are understood and embedded into practice within BS Care. In addition the policy will promote and formalise how the BS Care Management will ensure that our practice treats people fairly, and will ensure that dignity and respect is at the heart of what we do.
The Aims of the Equality and Diversity Policy are:
• To encourage, promote and celebrate diversity in all our activities and services;
• To ensure equal access to jobs and volunteer opportunities;
• To create environments free from harassment and discrimination;
• To confront and challenge discrimination where and whenever it arises, whether it is between colleagues, or in any other area relating to BS Care Management work;
• To ensure acceptance and implementation of this policy is mandatory for all positions in BS
Care.
• To ensure, through positive action and as far as is practicable, that all BS Care Management premises and services are accessible to all;
• To ensure that employment and advancement within the organisation is not restricted because of any protected characteristics or for any other discriminatory reason.
Scope
• All employees, job applicants, volunteers, trustees, members and Service Users.