Publish date: 21 December 2023
In line with one of our Perfect Care Goals, zero acceptance of racism, discrimination and unacceptable behaviours, the Trust has signed up to the national Sexual Safety Charter and will be working towards implementing all ten commitments between now and July 2024 – full details are available here.
We want you to feel safe and supported when you come to work.
Part of this work also includes ensuing that we support our employees who may be experiencing domestic abuse. We already have lots of support available in the Trust but will be strengthening our arrangements which includes providing training for all managers to identify and support cases of domestic abuse in employees.
We recognise that this challenging, and highly sensitive area, requires a more targeted approach and therefore the work to support managers and our employees will be a priority focus under the charter.
Whilst this work is underway, we would like to raise awareness that all staff, including managers, can seek support from their leadership teams, HR colleagues and Safeguarding Team.
Training is already in place within our safeguarding modular and core mandated programme regarding awareness raising and signs and symptoms.
Please consult the safeguarding pages within Your Space and the prospectus for further details or contact the safeguarding team directly.
Some of our employment policies available on Your Space include:
- SA12 Domestic Abuse Policy
- HR-G9 Management of Allegations against People in a Position of Trust (PIPOT)
- SD13 Safeguarding Children
- SD17 Safeguarding Adults
- HR09 Support of people who experience abuse, discrimination & violence.
More resources and details will be shared on YourSpace over the coming months.