NADSO Recruitment & Consultancy Ltd

Last updated: January 2025

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NADSO Recruitment & Consultancy Ltd (“NADSO”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the expectations of CQC and Ofsted-regulated environments.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data when you engage with our website, recruitment, consultancy, or employment workshop services.

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1. Who We Are

 

NADSO Recruitment & Consultancy Ltd provides specialist recruitment, consultancy, and empowerment services exclusively within the social care sector.

Contact: info@nadsorc.co.uk

We act as a Data Controller for the personal data we process.

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2. Types of Personal Data We Process

 

a) Candidates & Service Users

• Name, contact details, date of birth

• CVs, employment history, qualifications

• References and employment checks

• DBS status and safeguarding-related information (where applicable)

• Workshop participation information

 

b) Clients & Enquirers

• Names, job titles, organisation details

• Contact information

• Contractual and billing details

 

c) Website Users

• IP address

• Device and browser information

• Cookies and usage analytics

We only collect data that is necessary, relevant, and proportionate to the service being delivered.

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3. Special Category & Safeguarding Data

 

Where required for recruitment or safeguarding purposes, we may process special category data, including:

• Criminal record information (DBS-related)

• Health or reasonable adjustment information

This data is handled with enhanced confidentiality, strict access controls, and in line with safeguarding expectations set by CQC and Ofsted.

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4. Lawful Basis for Processing

 

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – where you have actively agreed

• Contractual necessity – to deliver recruitment or consultancy services

• Legal obligation – including safeguarding, employment law, and regulatory compliance

• Legitimate interests – improving services while respecting individual rights

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5. How We Use Personal Data

 

Personal data is used to:

• Deliver compliant recruitment and consultancy services

• Support safe staffing and workforce planning

• Facilitate regulatory and safeguarding checks

• Provide employment workshops for service users

• Respond to enquiries and manage client relationships

• Meet legal, regulatory, and audit requirements

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6. Sharing Information

 

We may share personal data with:

• Social care organisations for recruitment purposes

• Disclosure and safeguarding bodies where legally required

• Trusted third-party providers (IT, secure data systems)

We never sell personal data and only share information where lawful, necessary, and proportionate.

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7. Data Retention

 

Data is retained in line with:

• Regulatory expectations

• Safeguarding requirements

• Contractual and legal obligations

Data is securely deleted once no longer required.

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8. Your Rights

 

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Request correction or erasure

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be made to info@nadsorc.co.uk.

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9. Complaints

 

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact:

• NADSO Recruitment & Consultancy Ltd

• The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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