Modern Slavery Statement
Return to HomepageIntroduction
At HeartStone Care, we acknowledge our responsibility to consider and adhere to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, ensuring that slavery and human trafficking are prevented within our operations and supply chains.
Understanding the various forms of modern slavery and the potential risks associated with our business activities is paramount. Forced labor, slavery, servitude, and human trafficking are critical areas of concern. Equipping our candidates with information to recognize signs of slavery and trafficking is crucial to taking appropriate action to safeguard our staff and operations.
Integrity, respect for human rights, and ethical practices are fundamental to our core values. This policy outlines our commitment to the Anti-Slavery Act 2015.
Structure and Business
HeartStone Care operates as a global healthcare recruitment agency, specializing in placing diverse healthcare professionals across sectors including Nursing, Doctors, Allied Health Professionals (AHP), Health Science Services (HSS), and Non-Medical Non-Clinical roles in public and private healthcare settings across the UK, Ireland, Middle East, and Australia.
Our Business Partners
Our business partners, including clients and resourcing agencies, are expected to comply fully with our detailed terms, conditions, and code of conduct. At times, we engage third-party agencies to supply staff to our clients.
We hold our business partners to high standards, expecting them to uphold similar expectations within their own supply chains.
We prohibit any form of discrimination, victimization, or harassment.
Our Policies
Our suppliers are required to adhere strictly to our Supplier Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions, which mandate ethical treatment of all employees and temporary workers.
Employees should have the freedom to choose their employment and be subject to relevant employment laws in their respective countries of residence or placement.
Every employee must receive a clear employment contract that complies with local legislation.
We are committed to observing laws regarding unlawful deductions from salaries.
Employees under the age of 18 should not be engaged in nighttime work or hazardous activities, and their employment should not jeopardize their education, health, or overall development.
No person under the age of 16 should be employed.
We enforce compliance with all anti-slavery and human trafficking laws, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Our suppliers must ensure their operations, internally and within their supply chains, are free from such practices.
Anti-Slavery & Human Trafficking – Due Diligence Process
HeartStone Care conducts rigorous identity checks on candidates and confirmed employees to verify their right to work.
As part of our commitment to identifying and eliminating slavery and human trafficking, we continuously conduct due diligence on our supply chains to ensure compliance with legal obligations, and we will refine this process in the future.
All HeartStone Care employees have access to dedicated whistleblowing channels to report concerns, seek clarification, or raise questions. We fully support transparency, compensation, and justice for victims where warranted.
Training
All HeartStone Care employees are expected to adhere to our values of integrity and compliance with relevant legislation in all aspects of our business activities.
We strive to update our policies, communicate changes, and provide regular training as our policies evolve.
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Act and constitutes HeartStone Care’s commitment to combatting slavery and human trafficking.
