Equality and Diversity policy
Aims and Objectives
mhs homes will aim to ensure that no person receives less
favourable treatment from the organisation including on the grounds
of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion, disability, age HIV
status or sexual orientation. We will monitor all applications for
housing and employment by ethnic origin, disability and gender to
ensure we meet our objectives.
Policy Statement
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in everything we
do, and welcome the contribution that a diverse community can
offer. To meet these aims we will:
- treat all people equally according to needs, irrespective of
their race, colour, ethnic origin, religion or beliefs, gender,
age, sexual orientation, HIV status, disability, or marital
status.
- not tolerate harassment or intimidation of any kind and will
respond to all reports of harassment/ intimidation
- encourage all individuals to apply to us for employment. We
value the differences amongst our staff and aim to use their
differences in a positive way, towards meeting our objectives.
- monitor and record all applications for housing and employment,
by ethnic origin, gender and disability.
- be committed to ensuring that equality of opportunity underpins
all our procedures, policies and work practices. This will be
supported with equal opportunities and diversity training.
All group employees, customers, contactors, consultants and
suppliers will be made aware of our policy and are required to
adhere to it. The policy covers:
- the letting of homes and the provision of all housing,
charitable and commercial services
- the recruitment and employment of staff and the recruitment and
appointment of Board Members
- appointment of consultants, contractors and partners
Our commitment to diversity supports our established equal
opportunities policy. It offers the opportunity to:
- combat prejudice, stereotyping and harassment.
- improve approaches to customer care by ensuring that our
services reflect the diversity of the local community and are
responsive to the different needs of groups and individuals
- develop and use partnerships with staff, customers and outside
agencies to develop and improve community cohesion.