Faqs for applicants regarding the disability confident scheme. The disability confident scheme aims to help employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. Dwp declared a leading disability confident employer. The disability confident scheme identity is used by employers who are accredited by the department. Disability confident equality accreditation university of. A disability confident employer will encourage disabled people to apply for all of their apprenticeship vacancies and support them when they do. Part of the campaign is to make sure that disabled colleagues are fully supported and empowered by disability confident. For information about coronavirus covid19 please visit gov. Before i became an mp, my own business benefited from the confidence to recruit disabled. Businesses employ disabled people because it makes good business sense. Hard copy of the training material nationally recognized leaders in disability and employment a ccrw q dce a dc e cort employeur incusit fa du. Pdf version for twitter use adobe acrobat or indesign to edit.
Faqs for managers regarding the disability confident scheme. Even if your disability is visible, you still have to choose whether you let the visible part of your disability be your disclosure or if you. Disability confident employers should make it clear in their recruitment material that if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job this is the description of the job as set by the employer they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their. Disability confident committed pdf pdf, 7kb, 16 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. He pointed out that an employer at disability confident employer level is supposed to have committed to offering accessible interviews, flexible assessments, spreading the word to suppliers and partner companies, supporting disabled staff, monitoring career progression and listening to feedback. Being disability confident is an opportunity for employers to lead the way in their community and to discover skills and talents they cannot do without. May 12, 2016 disability confident small employer offer. Disability confident resources at a time when many employers are planning for the new financial year, and looking for opportunities to recruit and support their business growth, we want to help them reach a wider pool of talent.
The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace. Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required. Disability confident disability confident is a government scheme that is designed to help employers recruit and retain disabled people and people with health conditions for their skills and talent. Disability employment australia represents australias disability employment services. Disability confident workplaces disability employment. Network rail become disability confident leaders vercida. Jul 08, 2014 disability confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Disability confident recruiter what we do australian. The disability confident scheme has three levels that have been designed to. In the us, barclays is awarded the leading disability employer seal by the national organization on disability. Disability confident employer badge that they will be able to use for 2 years. Disability confident promotional material and case studies. Disability confident workplaces disability employment australia. Being disability confident can help your people fulfil their potential and contribute fully to your teams success.
We get an overview of the disability confident campaign as well as details of a pilot the dwp is running to help small employers gain confidence in. Disability confident has the potential to radically improve the lives of disabled people across the uk in the future. Disabled people work in all sorts of roles and have a range of skills, talents and abilities. Certificate of completion company name on a designated website program logo to be used on their letterhead, email. The benefits of being a disability confident organisation.
If you require further support in using the scheme identity, you can. Dwp admits most disability confident employers just skipped. The event will give businesses in walsall the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of being a disability confident employer and showcase the. In return, we will confirm your status and send you a disability confident leader badge that you can use in. If youre someone with a disability, whether you should disclose is often a difficult question.
The disability confident scheme aims to help you successfully employ and retain disabled. Ensure its recruitment process is inclusive and accessible communicate and promote vacancies offer an interview to disabled people anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as. Remploy was one of the first organisations to achieve level 3 disability confident leader status. Disability confident ministry of social development. The disability confident scheme has 3 levels that have been designed to support employers on the disability confident journey. How you do this, and at what level, will vary depending on. Disability confident leaders will be open to external challenges and will support other employers to become disability confident.
I am really pleased that kpmg has been able to work with purple and their ceo mike adams to produce. Acacia training is a disability confident employer. Updated disability confident welcome guide for new members html and pdf. Use these materials in your internal communications, on your website and on social media to support the disability confident campaign.
I say that as an employer myself, not just as a minister. As a disability confident committed employer care international uk is committed to. Disability confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled. Each must be completed before moving on to the next.
Lse is a disability confident employer level 2 and is committed to interview any applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for a job vacancy. Disability confident employer pdf this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Having confirmed youve completed your online selfassessment, youll be registered as a disability confident employer for 2 years. The new standard is similar to the old two ticks system, but asks employers to provide slightly different evidence of their commitment to employing people with a disability. Increasing your workplaces disability confidence means a supportive, positive and inclusive environment for all. As a disability confident leader we commit to the below core activities. Jul 11, 2017 this guidance explains what is needed to become disability confident committed, or a disability confident employer or leader.
The diversity and inclusion team at the driver and vehicle licensing agency dvla has launched a new campaign called becoming disability confident. Open to both members and nonmembers of and, our disability confident recruiter dcr program provides you with tools and resources that will help you grow your ability to recruit talented people with disability. Helping employers attract, recruit and retain disabled talent in a modern day setting. To support employers, the disability confident scheme gives access to advice, guidance and quarterly workshops by disability confident leaders on themes such as workplace adjustments and mental health. Employing disabled people business wales skills gateway. Letter from sarah newton to the chair on the disability confident. Nearly 7,000 employers that signed up to the governments muchcriticised disability confident jobs scheme have promised to provide just 4,500 new jobs for disabled people between them, less than one per employer. Disability confident committed employer level 1 disability confident employer level 2 disability confident leader level 3 y rpsoh df ohyh ehiruh h w. Disability confident was launched in 20 to replace the two ticks positive about disabled people scheme. Disability confident employer scheme and guidance gov. Imperial originally gained two ticks accreditation in april 2012, and disability confident broadens and deepens our existing commitment as an employer.
Jun 19, 2018 at retail week we heard from a range of industry experts offering advice on how to best create a diverse workforce. Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or longterm health condition to stay in work. Disability confident implementation by recruitment hr. This document lists the employers that have signed up to the disability confident scheme, and their status committed, employer or leader. Faqs for hr regarding the disability confident scheme the positive about disability two ticks scheme became the disability confident scheme in november 2016. Faqs for applicants regarding the disability confident scheme the positive about disability two ticks scheme became the disability confident scheme in november 2016. Before i became an mp, my own business benefited from the confidence to recruit disabled people, and the. Disability confident leader mersey care nhs foundation trust. Disability confident employer level 2 disability confident leader level 3 the disability confident scheme aims to help us successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
The royal northern college of music is a disability confident employer disability confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Youll also record the activities you have or are taking in support of being a disability confident leader. This is me is launched in the north west of england. Sep 11, 2019 this guidance explains what is needed to become disability confident committed, or a disability confident employer or leader. Disability confident employers promise less than one job each. I have a vision for a society in which disabled people and those with health conditions. The scheme aims to help you successfully recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Disability confident leader consists of two additional elements to the assessment process. Your local disability employment service des provider can help you to achieve this goal, as well as help you employ people with disability, and support employees with disability. Disability confident employers should make it clear in their recruitment material that if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job this is the description of the job as set by the employer they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities at an interview. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers and representatives of disabled people.
Youll also be seen as leading the way in your business sector and beyond, helping to positively change attitudes, behaviours and cultures. By john pring disability news service may11th 2017. The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to your workplace. To do so, they will be independently validated in whether they are meeting the criteria for a disability confident leader, and show that they are. The disability confident scheme has taken over from the previous two ticks positive about disabled people scheme. Congratulations on taking this step on your disability confident journey. Challenge attitudes towards disability increase understanding of disability remove barriers to disabled people and those with long term health conditions in employment ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their. Disability confident disability confident resources. Being disability confident is a unique opportunity to lead the way in your community, and you might just discover someone your business cannot do without. Faqs for hr regarding the disability confident scheme.
Being an exemplar disability confident employer, advocating. Wed love all disability confident employers to get involved your support will add real value. Become a disability confident employer with vercida. Faqs for managers regarding the disability confident scheme the positive about disability two ticks scheme became the disability confident scheme in november 2016. To take the next step on your disability confident journey moving from being disability confident committed level 1 to disability confident employer level 2 you need to carry out a selfassessment, testing your business against a set of statements about employing disabled people. The government and disability confident leader organisations like adviserplus must continue to work hard to highlight the benefits to employers and their employees. Disability confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Disability confident employers should make it clear in their recruitment material that if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job this is the description of the job as set by the employer they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and. The governments disability confident scheme helps employers make the most of the opportunities provided by employing disabled people. But it should be noted that the measures reported here are not designed to provide an impact evaluation of the disability confident scheme as they are selfreported outcomes with no counterfactual i. If you are an accredited employer, or a designer creating products on behalf of an accredited employer, these guidelines describe how the symbol should be used. Disability confident administration and support services. It can help all your people fulfil their potential.
Disability confident recommend that to become a disability confident employer you should work with. If you have not already signedup as a disability confident committed employer you will find further information and guidance in the. Disability confident leader disability confident employer packlevel3 p a g e 3 2. Leadership as a disability confident leader you will be actively helping other employers make the journey to becoming disability confident. Perry, disability issues in the employment and social protection, ilo bangkok, 2002 european union there are approximately 40 million persons with disabilities, and of these 43% to. Business disability forum building disabilitysmart.
The disability confident campaign works with employers to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential. Disability confident employers are recognised as going the extra mile to make sure disabled people get a fair chance. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers and disabled peoples representatives. It is a rigorous but easily accessible scheme and benefits particularly smaller businesses. Find out how disability employment australia members can help you join the thousands of employers of every size, shape and sector that employ people with disability. Business disability forum is a not for profit membership organisation that exists to create a disability smart world by linking businesses, disabled people, and government. It will support you to identify and address barriers which may inadvertently prevent applicants. At a time when skilled labour is in short supply, there are an estimated 1 million disabled people available and looking for work in the uk. Disability employment service providers do not charge employers for their services. This has improved both the accessibility of the partnerships recruitment process and the candidate experience.
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