What do you offer to candidates with disabilities?
We will include a question on all our application forms asking candidates whether they self-identify as disabled. This question is optional, and applicants do not have to complete it if they prefer not to. Applicants are not required to provide any further information or disclose the nature of their disability at the application stage.
If a Disability Confident candidate submits an application that clearly demonstrates how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description, we will offer them an interview. However, in cases where there is a high volume of applications, it may not be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role. In such situations, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants ensuring a proportionate number of candidates are interviewed.
Where this applies, we will guarantee eligible Disability Confident candidates progression to the final stage of shortlisting and prioritise disabled candidates who most closely meet the overall essential criteria for interview.
Do you provide reasonable adjustments during Selection Days and Interviews?
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments at our selection days and interviews, both virtual and in person. For all candidates who are invited to selection days or interviews, we’ll ask you whether there are any adjustments that we can make to enable you to perform to the best of your ability on the day. If you highlight any adjustments to us, we’ll call you in advance to chat these through and to make sure that everything’s in place on the day.
Examples of reasonable adjustments might include:
- Using a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format;
- Offering an interview time that does not require travel during peak hours;
- Having additional time to read and prepare;
- Writing questions down in the interview to help process information;
- Interview could take place in a quiet or different space;
- Test details in advance;
- Option to use your own laptop for a test (if appropriate).
Please either email [email protected] or call 02072430242 and ask for a member of the HR Team for more information.
What do you do to make on boarding inclusive and accessible?
As part of our on-boarding process, staff are asked if they require any adjustments to support them in their role. A member of our HR team will then have a conversation with the new starter to discuss these and to plan how any agreed adjustments can be implemented.
If you would like to discuss anything related to the Disability Confident Scheme or adjustments please either email [email protected] or call 02072430242 and ask for a member of the HR Team.
