KSS Home Care Limited

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement - KSS Home Care Limited

Organisation's Structure, Business, and Supply Chain

KSS Home Care Limited provides domiciliary care and supported living services to individuals across [Location(s)]. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that promotes the dignity and independence of our clients. Our supply chains include a diverse range of goods and services, such as healthcare equipment, cleaning services, food supplies, and staffing agencies, essential for delivering our care services.

Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking

KSS Home Care Limited is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our business activities. Our Anti-Slavery Policy reflects this commitment, outlining our zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and human trafficking. This policy is reinforced by our Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy, which provide clear guidelines for reporting and addressing any concerns related to unethical practices.

Due Diligence Processes

To prevent modern slavery within our business and supply chains, KSS Home Care Limited has implemented robust due diligence processes:

Supplier Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments of potential suppliers to ensure their commitment to ethical practices.

Contractual Safeguards: All supplier contracts include clauses

Regular Audits: We perform regular audits and reviews of our suppliers to ensure adherence to our anti-slavery policies.

Risk Assessment and Management

We recognize that certain areas within our business and supply chains may pose a higher risk of modern slavery. To mitigate these risks, we have taken proactive steps:

High-Risk Identification: We identify and focus on high-risk suppliers, particularly those operating in sectors or regions with a higher prevalence of modern slavery.

Mitigation Strategies: Collaborating closely with these suppliers, we implement measures to improve their practices. If necessary, we terminate relationships with suppliers who fail to meet our standards.

Effectiveness and Performance Indicators

To measure our effectiveness in preventing modern slavery, KSS Home Care Limited utilizes the following performance indicators:

Audit Compliance Rates: Regular audits help us track supplier compliance with our anti-slavery requirements.

Incident Reporting: We monitor and respond to any reports of suspected modern slavery, ensuring prompt investigation and resolution.

Employee and Supplier Engagement: Feedback from employees and suppliers regarding our anti-slavery measures is used to continuously improve our practices.

Training and Capacity Building

We are committed to educating our staff on the importance of combating modern slavery:

Mandatory Training: All employees receive mandatory training on identifying and reporting modern slavery and human trafficking.

Ongoing Development: We provide ongoing training opportunities, including workshops and e-learning modules, to keep staff informed of the latest developments and best practices in combating modern slavery.

KSS Home Care Limited remains committed to playing an active role in the fight against modern slavery and human trafficking. We will continue to review and enhance our policies and practices to ensure the highest standards of ethical behaviour across our operations and supply chains.

This statement is made pursuant to section 54(1) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and constitutes our modern slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 2025.