Positive about Disabled People 'Disability Confident' employer

We are committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities, as part of our policy we guarantee an interview to all applicants with disabilities who have demonstrated that they have skills, knowledge and experience required for the post. If you wish to be considered for an interview under this scheme, please tick the box in the declaration below.

What do we mean by disability?

To be eligible for the Disability Confident Scheme you must have a disability or long-term health condition which has a substantial and adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.  The disability could be physical, sensory, or mental and must be expected to last for at least 12 months.

You'll only be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.  You must also include in your application enough information to show how you meet the criteria.

Ex-Armed Forces Personnel

We are committed to supporting those who have served in the Armed Forces into employment.  We guarantee an interview to all applicants who have served with the Armed Forces who meet the essential and desirable criteria for the post.  Please indicate if you think you are eligible under this commitment.

You'll be guaranteed an interview if you meet the following conditions:

• You are currently serving in the armed forces (or are within 12 weeks of your discharge date).
• You meet the essential criteria for the job.

Or alternatively 

• The Armed Forces was your last long-term employer.
• You can demonstrate you've been job seeking for at least 6 months since leaving the armed forces.
• A maximum of 2 years (24 months) has elapsed since you left the armed forces.
• You meet the essential criteria for the job.

You must also include in your application enough information to show how you meet the criteria.

Vetting and Barring Checks

In November 2020, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, (including amendments noted in the (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020) was updated resulting in some changes to what will automatically be declared on a DBS, in real terms this means that some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and as such should not be disclosed; this also means that a potential employer (like ourselves) cannot take these offences into account, but also nor should you disclose them. 

 If you are shortlisted for the next stage in our recruitment process and/or interview you will be provided with some additional information (as also referenced) to support you in what you will need to/ should not declare, you may want to contact the following organisations/ review information noted on their website which may be of assistance