Social Value Policy

Our Aim – Maximising on the Social, Economic and Environmental Wellbeing of our Communities.

We are committed to maximising on the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities in accordance with The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 and The Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.

Working in Collaboration with Clients and Suppliers:

Employment and Skills

Attracting and supplying high calibre Candidates with the relevant Clinical Skills in a market that has skill shortages.

Provision of skilled candidates that can support others in skill and career advancement.

Removing barriers to employment in the Clinical Sector for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

Seeking employment opportunities for all experienced and qualified staff who have served in the armed forces.

Social Impact

Support our Colleagues to work in ways that improve work life balance;

Promote our inclusive culture;

Encourage our Colleagues to embrace personal commitment to skill development and knowledge sharing.

Local Business and Economy

Environment

Engaging with other small, medium and micro-sized businesses, social enterprises and minority owned businesses.

Procuring goods and services locally where possible.

Supporting Clients to be more resilient and have greater capacity with trained and qualified skilled staff.

Efficiently use resources to reduce waste and recycle, buying materials from sustainable sources.

Reduce energy use;

Increase use of renewable energy.

Promoting sustainable business practises.

Reduce transport emissions.

Community Engagement

Working with Education and training providers, industry bodies and charities in sourcing competent Clinicians.

We Will

Monitor and report our social impact in line with this policy and client requirements and will apply lessons learnt.

We will continuously strive to improve.

Consult with and listen to colleagues and Clients to shape policy and policy enforcement.

Operate our business in the most environmentally friendly way possible, reducing our carbon footprint.

We will communicate this policy to our employees, supply chain partners and clients.

We will review this policy annually.