We value diversity, and strive to positively and appropriately reflect the communities we serve. We want Devon to be a County for everyone, which is why we actively tackle discrimination and exclusion, while promoting social justice, good community relations and fair access to our services.
We believe that individuals should not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, skin colour, ethnic origin, nationality, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, class, marital status or responsibility for dependants. To make valuing diversity work effectively, we always monitor the effectiveness of our policies. Equality of opportunity is clearly evident in our recruitment processes, development opportunities, access to services and facilities and pay.
Equality standard award
The County Council has been awarded Level 3 of the Local Government Equality Standard. As an employer, the Authority is recognised as having a national standard in place for equality with policies to protect employee rights and a fair and equal pay structure for all employees.
Disability
We are committed to eliminating discrimination against disabled people and ensuring that people with disabilities can participate fully as equal citizens.
As a user of the two-ticks disability symbol, we guarantee an interview to all applicants who meet the essential requirements of a vacant post. Please let us know of any special requirements as soon as possible so we can plan the interview. If you are an existing employee who becomes disabled, we will actively encourage reasonable adjustments to assist you in continuing in your present post. If this is not possible, we will consider other ways of retaining you in employment.