Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Approach

• We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough.
• Our aim is to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and staff feel a sense of belonging.
• We engage with our workforce to ensure that they feel included and are able to contribute to matters that relate to their employment and working environment.
• Our aim is to provide our workforce with a working environment that is free from harassment, bullying and/or victimisation and ensure everyone is treated, and likewise treat others, with dignity and respect.

A diverse workforce

We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

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Disability Confident Committed

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people.
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Committed to supporting those that are Care Experienced

We share this commitment to supporting those that are care experienced (previously been in care) and therefore we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants and all care experienced applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role.

Family Friendly

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.