Our staff are the Council's most significant and valuable asset. Underlying everything we do is the expectation that we will deliver a high quality service to the diverse community of East Sussex. That aim is best achieved by actively supporting a workforce drawn from all sectors of that community.
This page lists a selection of other related policies which applicants may find useful:
For those applying to work with us
- Recruitment and Selection Policy
- How we make sure that our recruitment and selection process is fair, open and transparent, and promotes equal opportunities to all groups throughout the local community.
- Checks we make on people applying to work with children and vulnerable adults
- About the checks we make on prospective employees, including CRB checks and registering with the Vetting and Barring Scheme.
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) guidelines for applicants
- What applicants must tell us if they have been convicted of an offence, bound over or cautioned. For some posts, convictions are never ‘spent', and these are also listed here.
- Reference Policy
- Our guidelines for staff on obtaining or giving references when checking a candidate's suitability for a post.
- Job descriptions and common standards for all staff
- These standards form part of every employee's job description and employment contract, regardless of their grade. They make sure that we promote equal access to opportunities for all staff, and support a diverse workforce.
For those starting work with us
- Supported Introduction to Employment Policy
- How we support our staff during the first year of a new role.
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