Rate Recruitment

Effective Date: October 2025

1. Purpose

This policy outlines Rate Recruitment’s commitment to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of our business operations and supply chains. We uphold the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and strive to ensure transparency, fairness, and dignity in our recruitment practices.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • All employees, contractors, and temporary staff
  • All candidates and clients
  • All suppliers and third-party partners

3. Our Commitment

We are committed to:

  • Ensuring no form of forced labour, servitude, or human trafficking is present in our operations
  • Promoting ethical recruitment practices
  • Protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation
  • Conducting due diligence on clients and suppliers

4. Recruitment Practices

As a recruitment agency, we take the following steps to prevent modern slavery:

  • Verifying candidates’ identities and right to work
  • Ensuring candidates are not charged fees for placement
  • Providing clear information about job roles, pay, and conditions
  • Monitoring working conditions and treatment of placed workers
  • Training staff to identify signs of exploitation

5. Supply Chain and Partnerships

We expect all suppliers and clients to:

  • Comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015
  • Maintain ethical labour practices
  • Cooperate with audits and investigations if required

6. Reporting and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who suspects modern slavery or unethical practices to report concerns confidentially. Reports can be made to:
sam@raterecruitment.co.uk
07563 855306

We will investigate all reports promptly and take appropriate action.

7. Training and Awareness

We provide regular training to staff on:

  • Recognising signs of modern slavery
  • Ethical recruitment standards
  • Reporting procedures

8. Review and Compliance

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action or termination of contracts.

9. Contact

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:

sam@raterecruitment.co.uk
07563 855306
Address: 7 Ellesmere Rd, Uphill, BS23 4UT