We are committed to taking appropriate steps to ensure that everyone who works for Assist Care benefits from a working environment in which their fundamental rights and freedoms are respected.
Principles
We fully acknowledge the principles and our responsibilities (the “Values”) as provided for in the UN’s International Bill of Human Rights, the International Labour Organisation’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and local laws in the jurisdictions in which we are active that reflect those provisions, such as the UK’s Modern Slavery Act. These Values apply within our business.
- respect for the dignity of the individual;
- recognition of the importance of each individual’s human rights;
- securing and increasing equality of opportunity and inclusion;
- not accepting any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying; and
- not tolerating any form of slavery, human trafficking of forced or compulsory labour.
These Values inform all of our policies and processes related to the rights and freedoms of every person who works for us.
Codes and Guidelines
To this end, we have introduced a number of Codes of Conduct and Guidelines to ensure our adherence to the Values. These include an Employee Code of Conduct, an Anti-Discrimination/Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment/Grievance Guideline, and Whistleblowing Guidelines. These apply to every person working for Assist Care and we expect staff members to act ethically and comply with applicable legal requirements at all times.
Training & Monitoring Compliance
Assist Care provides and will continue to provide training, instruction and support to its staff members to ensure their adherence to our Codes and Guidelines, to help them understand the underlying Values and practical application and implications of those Values. We adapt those policies and processes accordingly.