Care4ocus statement regarding compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
Modern Slavery Act 2015 as cited below.
“An act to make provision about slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and about human trafficking, including provision for the protection of victims; to make provisions for an Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner; and for connected purposes (26/03/2015)’’
Transparency
Care4ocus adopts a transparent approach to the recruitment and placement of our candidates and fully complies with the Duty of Candour principles and the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Care4ocus has robust contracts and / or service level agreements with all supply chains which promote transparency between both parties. Any incidents of Modern Slavery and / or Human Trafficking are documented, investigated (if appropriate) and referred appropriately to the regulatory bodies in accordance with the Care4ocus Incidents Policy / Procedure and in line with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
Current Risk
Care4ocus deems the risk of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking to be low in all parts of the business, and believes that it is currently not occurring within the business, however Care4ocus continues to monitor and assess the potential risk and react appropriately. Care4ocus has taken steps to reduce the risk of the occurrence of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking through:
- Robust recruitment procedure which includes immigration checks
- Ensuring candidates have the correct right to work status and documents
- Appropriate clearance is obtained (DBS, PVG, and Access NI)
- Candidates are appropriately trained (including Safeguarding Adults and Children)
- Appropriately trained office staff
- Policies and procedures in place
Policies and Procedures
Modern slavery, Human Trafficking and other forms of exploitation are included in the Care4ocus Safeguarding Adults and Care4ocus Safeguarding Vulnerable Children Policies, these policies include warning signs and reporting / escalation processes. Other policies and procedures that further support the identification and management of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking are:
- Care4ocus Incidents Policy
- Care4ocus Complaints Policy
- Care4ocus Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy
- Care4ocus Recruitment Policy and Procedures
