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Document Reference:

C-19

Type of Document:

Policy

Title: Equal Opportunities Policy

Operational Date:

1st November 2016

Operational Area:

Northern Ireland Services

Review Date: November 2019

Lead Author: Ashley Ball

Policy Applies To:

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1. Scope

This policy and associated procedures apply to all job applicants, employees and others who work for us (including but not limited to agency staff, casual and voluntary workers, consultants, contracted workers, and post holders, including the Board of Trustees).

Inspire is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and aims to ensure that job applicants, employees and others who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against irrespective of:

Gender Being pregnant or having a child Gender reassignment Being married or in a civil partnership Religious belief or political opinion Race, colour, nationality, ethnic, national origins or belonging to the

Irish Travelling community Disability Sexual orientation Age

Decisions about recruitment, selection, promotion and training or any other benefit, will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination.

2. Policy Statement

At Inspire, we are committed to equality and diversity; we aim to employ and retain the best people from a diverse range of backgrounds and to make decisions relevant to employment on the basis of merit.

We aim to create an atmosphere of respect, dignity, diversity and inclusion in which workers have an optimal workplace experience. Our Equal Opportunities Policy and associated procedures will help all those who work for us develop their full potential in line with organisational needs, and the talents and resources of the workforce will be utilised fully to meet Inspire’s business objectives and high service standards.

At Inspire, we are committed to:

Promoting equality of opportunity and fair participation in employment for all persons

Preventing any form of unlawful direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, victimisation and/or harassment

Promoting a good and harmonious working environment free from flags, emblems, posters, graffiti or other material, actions or language likely to be provocative, offensive or intimidating


Ensuring all persons are treated with dignity and respect and that no form of intimidation or harassment will be tolerated

Taking lawful affirmative or positive action, where appropriate Fulfilling all our legal obligations under the relevant anti-discrimination

legislation and the associated Codes of Practice Ensuring compliance with this Equal Opportunities Procedure C-19-1, the

Dignity at Work Procedure C-23-4 and any associated policies. Regarding all breaches of this Equal Opportunities Policy and Procedure

and/or the Dignity at Work Procedures C-23-4 as misconduct which could lead to disciplinary proceedings.

Inspire’s Equal Opportunities Statement, which will be displayed on all internal and external job advertisements, and any associated documentation:

‘Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit’.

3. Review

This policy and associated procedures are not contractual and will be reviewed regularly by the Head of HR and may be amended in future in line with organisational and legislative requirements. Any changes will be advised to staff accordingly.

4. Related Policies or Procedures

DOC. REF. TITLEC-18 Recruitment and Selection PolicyC-18-1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure C-19-1 Equal Opportunities ProcedureOP-4-1 Volunteer Recruitment, Placement, Training and Supervision C-23 Employee Relations PolicyC-23-1 Disciplinary ProcedureC-23-4 Dignity at Work Procedure


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