Our privacy promise to job candidates and third parties
We ask that you read this privacy promise carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how we collect, use, store and share personal information. It outlines your rights and how to contact us and other relevant organisations in the event you have a complaint.
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Who we are
We are Midshires Care Limited trading as Helping Hands (Home Care), registered number 3959933, registered address 10 Tything Road, Kinwarton, Warwickshire B49 6EP.
As a ‘data controller’, we are responsible for how we process your information in the UK. The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) sits alongside an amended version of the Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 and applies to most UK businesses and organisations. We must comply with this data protection regime with regards to the data protection principles, our obligations and your rights as a UK citizen.
All our data processing activities are monitored by our appointed Data Protection Officer to ensure that the information we collect is:
- Used lawfully, fairly and in a transparent way
- Relevant and for reasons that we have told you about
- Accurate and up to date
- Kept only for as long as it is needed
- Kept securely
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Information we collect from you
We only collect the information that we require to be able to find the best available opportunities and what is needed to assess your eligibility at different stages of our recruitment process.
This information includes:
Personal data: Name, contact details, bank details, date of birth, gender, marital status, driving licence number, photographs, next of kin contact details, GP contact details.
Recruitment details: CVs, resumes, identification documents, educational records, work history, employment references and financial information.
Applications are candidate led via our online Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and additional information may be collected in writing or verbally to assist in the recruitment screening process and the interview stage.
We also collect information classed as ‘special category data’ related to your health, diversity information and details of any driving or criminal convictions.
Conviction Statement
It is important that you disclose any police related offences regardless of the date or country these occurred. Failure to disclose this information during the recruitment process could result in your application being withdrawn or rejected. We consider the nature of the offence, the time it occurred, your age at the time and any other relevant factors when deciding to process your application further.
Where we collect your information from
We collect information in different ways:
Directly from you by registering onto our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) while searching for new opportunities, during the different recruitment stages or whilst working with you to establish an effective relationship
- From third parties acting on your behalf such as recruitment agencies
- From our website or social media platforms
- From publicly available sources e.g. LinkedIn
- By referral or word of mouth
Information collected from our website
We collect device identifiers such as internet protocol (IP) addresses and information about the web pages visited, the type of device and software. This is used for statistical purposes and to improve your browsing journey and user experience.
Our website provide links to our ATS and other websites. These websites have their own privacy policies and we do not accept any responsibility or liability for these policies. Accessing such links is at your own risk.
See our full cookie policy and visit https://www.getsafeonline.org/get-safe-top-10/ to find out more about protecting your information and staying safe online.
Purpose for collecting and using your personal information
It is necessary to collect enough information to fulfil our legal and contractual duties during the recruitment process. If you are unable to provide us with the information required, this may result in our inability to fulfil our contractual obligations and termination of the recruitment process.
We rely on the following legal basis for processing your information:
- Where processing is conducted with your consent for specified purposes
- Article 6(1)(b) for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract; to enable you to sign up and receive job alerts
- Article 6(1)(c) where necessary for us to demonstrate compliance with the law or regulatory frameworks
- Article 6(1)(f) – in pursuit of legitimate interests
- To develop our recruitment strategy and develop the business
- To communicate job alerts or similar opportunities
When processing special category (sensitive) data such as relating to your health, diversity information or details of any criminal convictions; we do this under:
- Article 9(2)(b) – Legal obligations under employment or social benefit law
How we use your information
We use your information to match your skills and experience to a potential opportunity identified and in order to progress through the different recruitment stages outlined below:
- To carry out a fair recruitment process and make informed decisions throughout the selection process
- Screening of applicants to assess and shortlist candidates
- Interview and selection by hiring managers to determine suitability
- Conduct compliance and eligibility checks to ensure right to work
- Planning and delivery of training or assessments
- To provide and obtain employment references
- To communicate progress throughout recruitment process and/or offer of employment
- To demonstrate and record compliance with relevant laws
- To monitor operation and effectiveness of the recruitment process
- To communicate job alerts or similar opportunities
Automated processing and decision making
We use the following automated technology for the purposes of entering into, or for the performance of a contract with you:
- Automated Decision Making during the application stage of our recruitment processes to evaluate a candidate’s experience, skills and eligibility.
- Automated Processing to ensure that the relevant time management, training qualification and expertise is tailored to the customer preferences and care provision. This is not a solely automated process.
You have certain rights with respect to automated decision making including, a request for human intervention, to express your view and to contest automated processing decisions by contacting datarequest@helpinghands.co.uk
How long we keep your information
| Type of data | Retention period |
| All candidates and ATS registrants | If you register on the ATS, it is your choice and responsibility to manage your communication preferences and/or delete the account through your account settings or by emailing datarequest@helpinghands.co.uk |
| Potential candidates
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We keep your data for 6–12 months and may continue to send you similar job alerts or similar opportunities from time to time. You can choose to opt out or delete the account at any time. |
| You can delete your ATS account any time through the account settings or by emailing datarequest@helpinghands.co.uk | |
| Successful candidates | Your data is transferred to your employee file and is processed in line with our Employee Privacy Promise. |
| Unsuccessful candidates | Data is kept for 12 months then deleted. |
Sharing your information with others
We share information with our recruitment teams and with our 3rd Party support providers to process your information throughout the recruitment process. Our contractual agreements ensure that they maintain a duty of care with your personal information whilst providing:
- IT and telecoms support to ensure secure operation of our IT infrastructure
- ATS software provider to process data, provide technical support and resolve issues
- Applicant screening service providers for DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK
- Individuals or organisations to provide character and employment references
- Email Client platforms to deliver email communications
- Individuals or organisations involved with the recruitment process and communications
We will not share, sell or trade your personal information with any other third party without your consent, unless there is a legal reason to do so.
Data transfers and Storage
Helping Hands transfers and stores data under contractual agreements with data processors in the UK. Data transfers and storage also occurs in the European Economic Area (EEA) and other third countries which are now known as Restricted Data Transfers.
Restricted Data Transfers
Under the UK GDPR, restricted data transfers from the UK to the EEA and other countries covered by a European Commission ‘adequacy decision’ are currently permitted subject to review by the UK Government.
Restricted Data Transfers from the EEA and other countries covered by a European Commission ‘adequacy decision’ are done in compliance with Eu GDPR with the appropriate safeguards we have put in place.
Restricted Data Transfers between the UK and other third countries are done in compliance with the UK GDPR ‘adequacy regulations’ or the appropriate safeguards we have put in place.
These appropriate safeguards ensure that your individual rights and freedoms are protected in respect to your personal data in accordance with the UK data protection regime.
We also carry out data transfers under:
· Article 49(1)(b) – when transfer is necessary for the performance of a contract between the data subject and the controller.
We may share your data to communicate with you, during the recruitment stage and once you are employed by us.
Data Security
We have appropriate organisational and technical security measures to protect your personal information and limit who has access. There are also appropriate safeguards in place for data transfers to protect your privacy rights.
We have procedures in place to detect and respond to suspected data security breaches. We may notify you and any relevant authority as part of our data risk management where we are legally obliged to.
Your rights
You have rights over the way we use your information:
- You have the right to be informed about what information we collect and how it is used as outlined in this privacy promise.
- You have the right to ask for access to the information we hold on you. We would usually provide copies free of charge.
- You have the right to ask us to correct or update any information you think is incorrect or incomplete.
- You have the right to object to your information being used and/or withdraw consent.
- You have the right to ask us to stop using your information. This ‘right to be forgotten is only applied where there is no legal reason for us to continue to hold or use it.
- You have the right to object to any automated decision making. This could affect your ability to fully access our services.
- You have the right to ask us to stop using your information for marketing purposes by opting out at any point of the registration process or by updating your preferences once registered. The unsubscribe feature on our emails are actioned immediately but may take up to 14 days to complete.
- You have the right to ask us to transfer certain personal information or a copy of some of your information to you or to another organisation, including service providers, in a format they can use where this is technically possible, known as the ‘right to data portability’.
- You have the right to withdraw any permission you have previously given us to use your information.
For detailed information on each of those rights, including the circumstances in which they apply, see the Guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on individuals’ rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation. If you would like to exercise a right, please contact the Compliance team at datarequest@helpinghands.co.uk or see the ‘how to contact us’ section.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy promise, your rights or wish to contact the Data Protection Officer, get in touch by:
- Email – datarequest@helpinghands.co.uk
- Post – Compliance Department, Helping Hands House, 10 Tything Road West, Kinwarton, Alcester, B49 6EP
- Telephone – 01789 767181
Other information
How to complain
If you contact us, we hope to resolve any query or concern you raise about our use of your information.
The UK GDPR also gives you right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority with the Information Commissioner Office (ICO) who are the supervisory body in the UK and can be contacted at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ or telephone: 0303 123 1113.
Changes to this privacy promise
This privacy notice was first published on 21st May 2018, and last updated on 18th June 2021.
We may change this privacy promise and update our website from time to time.
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