Our Equality and Diversity policy statement
Derwentside Homes carries out its Equality and Diversity Policy in line with our Corporate Strategy and the Tenants Services Authority (TSA) Regulatory Code and Guidance.
Derwentside Homes carries out this policy through the work of its Equality and Diversity Officer, who will be responsible for the co-ordination, monitoring and delivery of suitable strategies and action plans in meeting legal and regulatory needs.
Derwentside Homes has a commitment to equality and diversity. We value and respect the rich variety of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and beliefs who are part of the community we serve. We aim to achieve equality of opportunity by removing direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of:
- Age
- Gender
- Race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origin
- Disability
- Religious belief, or non-belief
- Marital status, family circumstances, or caring responsibilities
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender identity
- Membership or non-membership of trade unions, or involvement or non-involvement in trade unions
- Any other status identified within the European Convention of Human Rights.
We want to make sure that:
- Our policies, procedures and working practices, in both employment and service delivery reflect our commitment
- We comply with legal requirements and good guidance such as (but not limited to):
- Race Relations Act
- Sex Discrimination Act
- Disability Discrimination Act
- EU Directives covering age, religion or belief and sexual orientation
- Audit Commission Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)
- We continue to invest to give people excellent homes through a quality service and deliver a safer community.
- We deliver excellent housing management through the staff who place tenants at the heart of their work
- We respond, adapt and change to any local needs
- We meet the diverse needs of the communities of Derwentside.
- We meet any service standards set in partnership with tenants and leaseholders
- We explore new and innovative ways of delivering services and improving the services we offer at Derwentside Homes.
- We support independent living.
- We will work with young people to ensure they have the necessary skills to manage a tenancy and improve their lives with Derwentside Homes.
