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Modern Slavery Statement for Wensley Care Limited
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 (1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the steps Wensley Care Limited has taken during the financial year ending 2025 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chains.
Our Commitment
At Wensley Care Limited, we are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards and ensuring that modern slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labor, and human trafficking have no place in our operations or supply chains.
We take a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking, and we are dedicated to acting with integrity and transparency in all business dealings.
Our Business
Wensley Care Limited is a healthcare recruitment agency based in the UK, dedicated to connecting health care professionals with care homes and health and social care providers .
To efficiently fill rota gaps using their existing staff or agency workers without disruption. Our business model focuses on sourcing, vetting, and matching candidates directly with clients, ensuring high standards and compliance with ethical practices and seamless support for both clients and candidates.
Our Policies
We have implemented a range of policies to ensure our commitment to combating modern slavery is embedded across our operations. These include:
1. Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy:
Establishes procedures for identifying, responding to, and reporting concerns about modern slavery.
2. Safeguarding Adults Policy:
Ensures that safeguarding is central to our approach and supports victims of modern slavery.
3. Whistleblowing Policy:
Encourages employees and stakeholders to report any suspicions of wrongdoing, including modern slavery, without fear of reprisal.
4. Recruitment Policy:
Ensures rigorous pre-employment checks, including DBS checks and right-to-work verifications, to prevent exploitation.
5. Supplier Code of Conduct:
Requires all suppliers to adhere to ethical standards and confirm their compliance with anti-slavery laws.
Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We regularly assess our business and supply chains for potential risks of modern slavery.
Key actions include:
– Conducting risk assessments of suppliers to identify vulnerabilities to modern slavery.
– Requiring suppliers to confirm their adherence to anti-slavery policies as part of contractual agreements.
– Monitoring supplier compliance through audits and regular reviews.
Training and Awareness
We provide comprehensive training to ensure all staff understand the indicators of modern slavery and know how to respond effectively.
Training highlights include:
– Recognising signs of modern slavery, such as physical or psychological abuse, restricted movement, or lack of documentation.
– Reporting procedures in line with safeguarding guidelines.
– Promoting awareness of whistleblowing channels.
Reporting and Transparency
We encourage employees and external stakeholders to report concerns about modern slavery. Reports can be made anonymously and will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and addressed appropriately. Concerns can be raised with the Registered Manager or through our confidential whistleblowing process.
Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement
To evaluate the effectiveness of our measures, we:
– Monitor and investigate reports of potential modern slavery incidents.
– Audit our policies and supply chains annually to identify areas for improvement.
– Maintain open dialogue with staff and suppliers to strengthen awareness and compliance.
Approval and Publication
This statement has been approved by the senior management team of Wensley Care Limited and is reviewed annually to ensure ongoing compliance and effectiveness. It is published on our website in a prominent location, reinforcing our commitment to transparency.
Approved by: Dorah Nachilima
Date: 10/12/2024
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