Safer Recruitment Statement

Uniworld UK Group Ltd is committed to safer recruitment practices. We aim to promote safe employment opportunities, reduce risk in recruitment processes, and support employers in recruiting responsibly.

This statement applies to all our recruitment activity, including Uniworld Recruitment and Uniworld Pathways programmes.

1. Our commitment

We are committed to:

• ethical recruitment standards
• fair treatment of all candidates
• promoting workplace safety and suitability
• safeguarding where individuals may be vulnerable
• taking appropriate steps to reduce recruitment-related risks

2. Candidate screening and checks

Depending on the role and sector, our recruitment process may include:

• identity checks (where applicable)
• confirmation of candidate contact details
• CV review and employment history review
• interview screening (where appropriate)
• requesting references (where applicable)
• confirmation of Right to Work in the UK

We understand that different sectors (such as healthcare, education, support work and security) may require additional checks, and we encourage employers to carry out sector-specific compliance requirements.

3. Right to Work

We support the importance of lawful employment and may ask candidates to confirm they have the Right to Work in the UK. Employers remain responsible for ensuring that statutory Right to Work checks are completed in line with legal requirements.

4. Safeguarding and vulnerability

Through Uniworld Pathways, we may support individuals who have experienced barriers such as exploitation, financial exclusion, justice involvement or previous homelessness. We aim to take a trauma-informed and respectful approach while promoting safe placements.

Where safeguarding concerns arise, we take them seriously and respond appropriately.

5. Employer responsibilities

Employers engaging our services are responsible for:

• providing a safe working environment
• appropriate supervision and training
• role-specific safeguarding and regulatory checks (including DBS where required)
• policies and risk assessments where applicable

6. Zero tolerance approach

Uniworld UK Group Ltd has zero tolerance for:

• exploitation
• forced labour
• modern slavery
• discrimination or harassment
• unsafe working practices

Any concerns raised will be treated seriously and reviewed appropriately.

7. Reporting concerns

If you wish to raise a concern relating to recruitment practice, candidate safeguarding, or employer conduct connected to our services, please contact us:

Email: info@uniworldukgroup.co.uk
(Or Pathways referrals: pathways@uniworldukgroup.co.uk)

If there is immediate danger or risk of harm, please call 999.