Valuing Diversity

The North West Training Consortium, acting on behalf of its constituent probation services, is committed to treating all persons fairly, openly and with respect. We recognise that discrimination can occur in many forms and we are committed to its elimination, adopting policies of positive action where this is permitted. Our aspiration is to ensure that no person experiences discrimination of any kind as a result of their gender, race, ethnic or national origin, age, relationship status, disability, sexual orientation, religious or political belief, or on any other ground that cannot be shown to be justified.

This Policy Statement expresses the absolute commitment of the Consortium and its constituent probation services to seek to ensure full accessibility and equality (of opportunity and outcome) in all operational matters, including the recruitment and selection of staff. The probation service needs and must have the highest quality staff and an essential element (and therefore measure) of quality is that our workforce should be truly reflective of the richness of diversity that exists within all the communities that we serve.

We are endeavouring to ensure that this aspiration is integrated fully into all our policies and procedures so that these are fair, accessible and without discrimination. It is recognised that discrimination does exist in many forms and, in addition to the observance of relevant legislation, the Consortium will also seek to take positive action where this is permitted.

So that it becomes possible to measure the extent to which these aspirations are being realised, a comprehensive monitoring system has been established. This system includes a Monitoring Form (enclosed with this information pack) that all applicants for appointment are asked fully to complete.

The information provided by applicants will be separated from Application Forms and will play no part in the selection process; it will be regarded as STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and used only for statistical and monitoring purposes. You are therefore asked to cooperate with this very important process.

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