Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Valuing difference is a core part of our culture at Barca-Leeds
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Barca are so inclusive, you can just be yourself.
Barca employee
We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and people with lived experience of the services we provide. We foster an inclusive environment, enabling our colleagues and volunteers to bring a diverse range of experiences and thoughts.
We are proud to be inclusive and committed to:
- Creating safe spaces in our workplaces including quiet rooms for prayer and gender neutral toilets.
- Raising awareness and knowledge of a diverse range of dates and causes amongst staff including Ramadan, Black History Month, Pride, Disability Inclusion Month and Neurodiversity Awareness; all of which are staff led.
- Encouraging the use of pronouns in email signatures and meetings.
- Having a robust training offer for all staff on Equality & Diversity, Unconscious Bias and Anti-Racism.
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Barca is a lovely organisation and the staff are wonderful and committed. Everyone seems to be so supportive, even towards others in different teams and will always offer support/advice if needed.
Barca employee
Our networks
Our staff groups and initiatives offer a range of activities that enable and empower staff to lead on issues that are important to them. Three staff-led groups manifest our culture and ethos in action:
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Respect@Barca
This staff group helps to develop and deliver on all aspects of our equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) related policy and strategy. They help raise awareness of EDI issues and calendar events throughout the year.
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Barca Minds
Our staff peer support group focusing on different aspects of wellbeing. The group organises various initiatives including; Wellbeing Wednesdays, Carers group and our Wellbeing Champions group.
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Green Leads
Leads our organisational commitment to minimising our impact upon the environment and developing a more sustainable approach to delivering our services. They meet to share good ideas and practice.
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Carers Support Group
For anyone at Barca who cares for someone, this group is steered by the attendees needs and offers a space to share information and support each other.
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Disability Focus Group
Our Disability Focus Group is open to all staff to gain valuable emotional support, share resources and learn from each others experiences.
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Neurodiversity Focus Group
This group is open to all staff and aims to foster a sense of belonging, reduce feelings of isolation and create a space to share experiences, resources and tips.
Our awards and accreditations
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Investors in People
Barca-Leeds is a Top 10 IIP UK Employer 2023. We are focused on ensuring our employees are empowered, confident and have rewarding roles that they can thrive in.
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Disability Confident Employer
We are committed to thinking differently about disability and taking action to improve how we recruit, retain and develop disabled people in our teams.
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Mindful Employer
We are dedicated to creating a supportive and open culture where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health and confidently receive appropriate support in the workplace.
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West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
We're proud to be part of the West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter and commit to monitor our working practices and aspire to create a world of fair work.
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Armed Forces Covenant
We support the Armed Forces Covenant, ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, including the bereaved, are treated with fairness and respect.
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Living Wage Employer
We are committed to paying a fair and competitive wage, ensuring our employees and sub-contractors can earn a wage that is enough to live on.
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Fostering Friendly
We support and recognise the roles of our employees who foster.
