Equal opportunities
The Fostering Network wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, class, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex or sexuality.
We believe it is in the Fostering Network's best interests, and those of all who work for it, to ensure that all human resources, talents and skills available to us are considered when employment opportunities arise.
To this end, within the framework of the law, we are committed, where practicable, to achieving and maintaining a workforce which reflects the diversity to be found in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In order to put this policy of equal opportunities into practice in the day to day operation of the Fostering Network we will:
- Set an action plan containing explicit, measurable and achievable objectives and targets;
- Provide training and guidance for key decision makers such as managers and those involved in personnel management practices;
- Monitor the existing workforce, and the application and effects of the policy;
- Examine and review existing procedures for recruitment, selection, promotion and training;
- Develop mechanisms for resolving grievances about unfair discrimination and harassment;
- Identify any scope for using lawful positive action training and encouragement.
Senior managers fully support this policy statement. All employees are responsible for playing their part in achieving its objectives.