Equality and Diversity Manager

· To lead, promote and develop best practice in equality and diversity within the Centre encouraging good relations between different racial groups as required by legislation to eliminate unlawful discrimination and ensure compliance with contractual, company and Home Office standards.

· Support, motivate and monitor staff to ensure best practice in diversity and equality practices and issues across the Centre.

· Manage EDI team effectively to meet high standards and ensure best practice is followed at all times.

Main duties and accountabilities

· Manage and develop the resident equality and diversity strategy, policies and procedures so that a safe environment is maintained where individual differences are respected.

· Advise and support the management team on all matters relating to equality and diversity of residents to ensure best practice, legal and contractual compliance.

· Coach and support staff to ensure best practice regarding equality and diversity is embedded into the Centre.

· Engage with residents to encourage good relations between different groups and to ensure their views are considered.

· Lead investigations and produce management reports on any equality and diversity issues raised by residents to enable appropriate action to be taken in line with contractual requirements.

· Monitor incident reports ensuring all incidents relating to resident equality and diversity are recorded and actioned appropriately.

· Provide and monitor data and documentation covering all aspects of equality and diversity regarding residents to relevant stakeholders to meet contractual and audit requirements.

· Undertake operational managerial duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Centre.

· Manage resources effectively and efficiently to ensure quality of service and best value for money.

· Undertake other managerial duties as required to ensure the smooth and effective running of the Centre.

· This role requires substantial operational supervisory experience within a custodial environment and an understanding of diversity and equality issues

· Suitable EDI qualifications are desirable.

· Strong IT skills in order to record and analyse data collected.

· Good with Dogs in order to work with centres emotional support dog.