Equal Opportunities Statement
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association – Equal Opportunities Statement
Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association wishes to make it known that it is an Equal Opportunities Association.
This means that in the provision of housing services and the employment of staff to deliver these services, the Association is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and treatment for all individuals.
No individual or group applying for housing, employment, or contracts with the Association will be treated less favourably than any other person or group on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, physical disability, appearance, or marital status.
As part of its commitment to equal opportunities, the Association will actively support disadvantaged minority groups in accessing and benefiting from its housing services.
It will work to identify the specific needs of these groups within its area of operation through close engagement and relationship-building.
To help fulfil its commitment, the Association will collect and monitor information on the ethnic/racial origin, disability status, and gender of all housing applicants and employment candidates.
When hiring contractors and external agencies, the Association will remain mindful of its commitment to equality of opportunity.
Similarly, in both the composition and operations of its Management Committee, the Association will ensure that equal opportunity principles are upheld.
In October 2023, the Management Committee reviewed and approved the Association’s Equalities & Human Rights Policy, reaffirming our commitment to fairness, inclusion, and respect for all. You can access our policy here; 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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