Modern Slavery Policy

1. Introduction

Nexus24 Healthcare, a trading name of Vantage Staffing Solutions Ltd, is committed to preventing modern slavery and human trafficking in all aspects of its business and supply chains. This policy is written in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

We recognise our responsibility as a healthcare staffing provider supplying workers into NHS organisations, private healthcare providers, and care homes to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all employees, agency workers, contractors, suppliers, and third-party partners engaged by Nexus24 Healthcare.

It covers all recruitment processes, onboarding procedures, placement activities, and supply chain relationships.

3. Definitions

Modern slavery includes slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking.

It also includes practices such as debt bondage, withholding of identity documents, coercion, and exploitation.

4. Our Commitment

Nexus24 Healthcare adopts a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery.

We are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and transparency in all business dealings.

We will not knowingly engage with any organisation involved in modern slavery or exploitation.

5. Risk Assessment

We assess the risk of modern slavery across our recruitment and supply chain activities.

Higher risk areas include vulnerable workers, migrant workers, and third-party intermediaries.

Risk assessments are reviewed regularly and documented.

6. Due Diligence Processes

We carry out robust pre-employment checks including identity verification, right to work checks, DBS checks, and reference checks.

We ensure all workers are recruited directly or through approved and audited suppliers.

We do not charge any recruitment fees to candidates and ensure all placements are voluntary and transparent.

7. Recruitment Practices

We adhere to NHS Employment Check Standards and ethical recruitment principles.

All candidates are provided with clear contracts, pay rates, and working conditions.

We ensure workers understand their rights and are free to leave employment without penalty.

8. Supply Chain Standards

We expect all suppliers to comply with the Modern Slavery Act 2015.

Suppliers must demonstrate ethical practices and may be subject to audit.

We reserve the right to terminate relationships where modern slavery risks are identified.

9. Training and Awareness

Staff involved in recruitment, compliance, and management receive training on identifying and preventing modern slavery.

Training includes recognising signs of exploitation, coercion, and abuse.

Awareness is promoted across the organisation.

10. Reporting Concerns

Any concerns regarding modern slavery must be reported immediately to senior management.

We operate a whistleblowing policy that allows concerns to be raised confidentially.

Reports will be investigated promptly and escalated to authorities where necessary.

11. Responsibility

The Director has overall responsibility for this policy.

Management teams are responsible for implementation and monitoring.

All staff must comply and report concerns.

12. Monitoring and Review

This policy is reviewed annually or when legislation changes.

We continuously improve our processes to reduce risks.

Compliance is monitored through audits and reporting.

13. Contact

For further information or to report concerns, contact:

Email: info@nexus24healthcare.co.uk