Equal Opportunities Statement
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association wishes it to be known that it is an equal opportunities Association. This means that:-
In the provision of housing services and employment of staff to provide these services, the Association will seek to ensure of equality opportunity and treatments for all persons.
No person or group of persons applying for housing, or for a job or for contracts with the Association will be treated less favourably than any other person or group of persons because of their race, colour, ethnic or national origin or because of their religion, sex, physical disability, appearance or marital status.
In carrying out its equal opportunities policy, the Association will actively assist disadvantaged minority groups to benefit from its housing services.
It will seek to identify the needs of disadvantaged minority groups in its areas of operation by establishing close relationships with those groups.
To help it fulfil its commitment to equal opportunity, the Association will collect and monitor records of the ethnic/racial origin, disability and gender of all those applying to it for housing and all those seeking employment from the Association.
In hiring contractors and other agencies to work for it, the Association will be mindful of its commitment to equality of opportunity.
In the composition and operation of its Management Committee, the Association will be mindful of its commitment to equal opportunity.
In October 2023, the Management Committee reviewed and approved our Equalities & Human Rights Policy .
Happy to Translate
RCHA have signed up to Happy to Translate (HTT) , an award-winning national scheme which enables organisations to engage effectively with customers who speak little or no English.
By signing up to HTT, we are demonstrating that we are an inclusive organisation that are committed to making our services available to all. HTT guidelines help us to embed an ethos of cultural awareness and sensitivity in every aspect of our communications. HTT policies and procedures ensure that customers are not marginalised as a result of language barriers.
HTT tools and processes help equip our staff with the skills and knowledge needed to communicate with those who speak little or no English and provide practical assistance. As a member of HTT, our staff will be ready to handle any language issues that arise confidently and professionally.
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