Equality Statement
We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive and supportive working environment for our staff, and provide excellent support for the people who use our services. We aspire that our staff and the people we support are equally valued and respected.
As a provider of employment, we value the diversity of our staff, and respect and promote the rights, responsibilities and dignity of individuals within all our professional activities and relationships.
We believe that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. We aim to create an environment that respects the diversity of staff and people we support, enabling them to achieve their full potential, contribute fully and derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from their involvement in The Action Group.
To this end, we acknowledge the following basic rights for all members and prospective staff and service users of The Action Group:
to be treated with respect and dignity
to be treated fairly with regard to all procedures, assessments and choices
to be encouraged to reach one’s full potential
These rights carry responsibilities and we require all our staff to recognise these rights and act in accordance with them. In addition, we will comply with all relevant legislation and good practice.
We work within an environment of respect, where everyone is treated fairly and can feel safe and supported. We welcome all people and the dignity of people who use our services and our staff is to be protected at all times, therefore we cannot allow any discriminatory or offensive language or behaviour at any time, part of The Action Group, on the phone, on social media or any other interaction at any time.