Southwark believes that the diversity of our local population is one of our most valued assets. Strong communities will thrive and prosper if individuals and groups are treated fairly, with respect, and given access to rights and services. Our aim is to create an environment where this is possible and to put equality and diversity at the heart of everything we do. We will promote these rights in recruitment and in the management and development of staff.
Our recruitment practices are built upon equity and fairness. We employ the best person for the job based on merit, regardless of their personal profile. Everyone involved in recruitment decisions will have been trained in equality and diversity issues and has a responsibility to uphold the reputation of the Council.
All job applicants are asked to complete monitoring data about themselves. This is not made available to Recruitment Panels but is used to help us check that we are employing people in a fair and non-discriminatory way, throughout the recruitment process.
Southwark is an accredited member of the Two-Ticks Disability Symbol, which is recognition by the Employment Service that we are meeting the five commitments on the recruitment, employment, retention and career development of disabled people.
We are also happy to meet any special requirements of people with disabilities who are asked to attend for occupational assessment or an interview. Just contact the named person on correspondence sent to you so that we can make suitable arrangements.
