Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality and diversity for us is not just about meeting legal and regulatory requirements, it’s fundamental to the way we deliver our services and perform as an employer.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We provide and promote equality for all employees and the wider community, irrespective of colour, race, religion, ethnicity, family status, gender, age, disability or sexuality. We have developed a proactive approach to create an environment where people are treated as individuals, fairly and with dignity and respect, which is thoroughly embedded within our culture, and externally accredited.
Policy Statement
Bernicia Group aims to treat all people fairly and with respect. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunity and the elimination of unfair and unlawful discrimination.
We recognise that many groups and individuals may experience disadvantage because of their race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We believe that, as an employer and a social landlord, we have a role to play in tackling such disadvantage.
We aim to provide accessible services in ways that are fair and accountable. We also aim to meet the needs of applicants and residents in as fair a way as possible and in so doing welcome and value the diversity of the communities that we serve.
Our vision is to be an organisation whose commitment to equality and diversity is shown not only by the fine words used in policy documents, but is also evident in the great variety of the make up of our people – board members, staff, residents, stakeholders and partners, and in the inclusive nature of our culture and practices and the face it shows to the world.
Group policies have been devised in accordance with existing legislation and codes of practice. We recognise the importance of working to legislation, but to demonstrate true commitment to diversity and equality, this policy and our working practices should go beyond legislation.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is important to Bernicia, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better organisation, making better decisions for our communities. Our customers come from all walks of life and so should we.
We aim to employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds at all levels of the organisation and to provide services that work for everyone. The information you’ll find here will give you a better idea of what we’ve said we’ll do and the progress we’re making.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is important to Bernicia, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better organisation, making better decisions for our communities. Our customers come from all walks of life and so should we.
We aim to employ great people from a wide variety of backgrounds at all levels of the organisation and to provide services that work for everyone. The information you’ll find here will give you a better idea of what we’ve said we’ll do and the progress we’re making.