This statement is issued in accordance with section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and outlines the measures HTR Care and Recruitment Limited has taken and continues to take to prevent the occurrence of modern slavery within our care and recruitment business operations and supply chain. Modern slavery encompasses practices such as slavery, servitude, human trafficking, and forced labour. At HTR Care and Recruitment Limited, we maintain a strict zero-tolerance stance towards any form of modern slavery and human trafficking. We are dedicated to conducting our business with ethics, integrity, and transparency, and we are committed to establishing effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery within our organization and throughout our supply chains.
Our business strategy is guided by principles of ethical, social, and environmental responsibility. We fully acknowledge our obligation to uphold human rights, as articulated in the International Bill of Human Rights (IBHR). The IBHR serves as the foundation for all our policies concerning the rights and freedoms of every individual associated with our organization, including direct employees, agency workers, and those indirectly involved through our supply chain. Furthermore, we are steadfast in implementing the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights across all our activities. The cornerstone of our workplace expectations nationwide is the profound respect for individual dignity and the paramount importance of safeguarding human rights.
As a healthcare provider and an agency staff supplier we categorically reject any form of discrimination, harassment, or bullying, and we mandate all our managers to implement policies aimed at fostering equality of opportunity and inclusivity for every employee and temporary workers. We have also devised and put into operation policies and processes designed to extend these commitments throughout our supply chain. We also acknowledge our duty to identify any staff member, customers or any service users who may victim of modern slavery or human trafficking. Our step support on adhering robust safeguarding procedures to minimise the risk of modern slavery.
Even though most people think that slavery only exists overseas, modern day slavery in the UK is thriving. The British Government estimates that tens of thousands of people are in modern slavery in the UK today. We are committed to acting ethically and with integrity and transparency in all business dealings and to putting effective systems and controls in place to safeguard against any form of modern slavery taking place within the business or our supply chain.
The modern slavery can be applicable to anyone from any country including British citizen if they are vulnerable on knowing their rights, typically, a person coming from a situation of poverty and lack of opportunity. In many cases the person can be found from abroad country. Often the victim might have to take a loan from an agent to pay for the recruitment fees and for the journey to UK. When the person arrives in Britain, the job, and the conditions they were promised are completely different. Sometimes, their passport is taken away, and they are told they need to pay off the debt before they can leave. Violence or threats are common practice, both against the victim as well as their family back home.
Modern slavery can affect any industry including the health and social care. HTR Care and Recruitment identifies those who can be easily victimised and review the assessment from time to time complying with Modern Slavery act 2015. Those who are most vulnerable to falling victim to modern slavery include but not limited to are as follows:
The member of staff who is concerned that a person is exploited under Modern Day Slavery, must immediately contact the Registered Manager Should the Manager not be contactable, staff must contact the Nominated Individual.
All known and assumed facts must be given to the Registered Manager and Nominated Individual.
We operate several internal policies to ensure that we are conducting business in an ethical and transparent manner. Some of them include:
Once they assess the information received and the possibility of the person to be at risk of being subjected to Modern Day Slavery is confirmed, then they must contact:
Modern Slavery Helpline 0800 0121 700 or report it online at www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report
How to make a report, can be found on:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-to-report-modern-slavery
In an emergency call the Police on 99
At HTR Care and Recruitment Limited, we understand that the risk of modern slavery is not static and requires ongoing vigilance. We are committed to maintaining our leading approach to mitigate this risk effectively. To accomplish this, we carry out the assessment from time to time. This includes but not limited to:
Our dedication to eradicating modern slavery remains resolute. We will adapt and refine our efforts as necessary to ensure that modern slavery has no place within HTR Care and Recruitment Limited, and we will continue to work diligently to maintain the highest ethical standards in our care operations and supply chain.
All staff, during induction, are made aware of the organisation’s policies and procedures, all of which are used for training updates. All policies and procedures are reviewed and amended where necessary, and staff are made aware of any changes. Observations are undertaken to check skills and competencies. Various methods of training are used, including one to one, online, workbook, group meetings, and individual supervisions. External courses are sourced as required.
As part of our Induction process staff are aware of the Modern Slavery Act and how to report any concerns. We also train our managers to ensure they understand their responsibilities and are carrying them out. Information and help can be accessed on the phone number and website above.
Issue Date: November 2022
Review Date: November 2023
Updated: November 2023
Review Date: November 2024