We are committed to taking positive steps to ensure an
inclusive approach towards disabled people and people with
long-term health impairments.
This is part of all our employment policies, practices and
procedures and is covered by our
Equality and
Diversity Policy.
Jobcentre
Plus have awarded us the right to use the Two
Ticks disability symbol in return for our pledge to work
towards all the commitments of the scheme.
We also have a local public service agreement with
the Department for Work and Pensions
(DWP) to recruit and retain more disabled staff.
Details of these schemes and undertakings are set out in our
Manager's guide to the recruitment and
employment of disabled people. We provide this as a
tool for job applicants and existing staff as well as for our
managers.
It describes the
Government's
Access to Work scheme and other employment services which
provide practical and financial support to help disabled people
achieve and maintain employment.
It sets out the positive steps we are taking throughout our
recruitment and employment processes and explains the very broad
meaning of disability covered by legislation.
