At I Care and Clean, we believe that every person deserves to be treated with respect, dignity, and equal opportunities. As a company based in Wales, we strictly follow official United Kingdom legislation, ensuring that all candidates and employees are assessed solely on their skills, experience, and professional merit.
Legal Basis
Our policy fully complies with the Equality Act 2010, legislation that protects individuals from discrimination in employment, the workplace, and public services across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Under this law, any form of discrimination related to the following protected characteristics is prohibited:
- Age
- Sex or gender identity
- Race, colour, nationality, or ethnic origin
- Religion or belief
- Sexual orientation
- Marital status or civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Physical or mental disability
We also follow official GOV.UK guidance on non‑discriminatory recruitment, including rules on prohibited questions, job advertisements, and fair selection practices.
I Care and Clean’s Commitment
I Care and Clean ensures that:
- All job advertisements are clear, inclusive, and accessible.
- No candidate is excluded based on protected characteristics.
- Questions about personal life, marital status, children, or health are not asked unless legally justified.
- Reasonable adjustments are offered to candidates with disabilities, as required by law.
- Communication can be provided in English or Welsh (Cymraeg), respecting the culture and identity of Wales.
- Candidates’ personal data is handled with confidentiality and security.
Recruitment Responsibility
During the recruitment process, we follow official practices to prevent discrimination, including:
- Assessment based solely on skills and genuine job requirements.
- Avoiding language that may exclude specific groups.
- Ensuring interview locations and tests are accessible.
- Not requesting information about age, health, or protected characteristics unless permitted by law.
- Complying with official guidance on right‑to‑work checks, without racial or ethnic discrimination, in accordance with the UK Government’s Code of Practice.
I Care and Clean as a Welsh Company Values:
The official recognition of the Welsh language (Cymraeg).
The cultural diversity of local communities.
Equality reinforced by Welsh public policies and the Public Sector Equality Duty applicable in Wales.