Disability Confidentis a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions and supports them to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace.
It has replaced the previous Two Ticks Positive About Disabled People scheme.
17,000 organisations have signed up, 1145 of which are in West Yorkshire and surrounding areas, please see a list of these HERE. Disability Confident organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better. They’re changing behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks and communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.
The scheme helps employers recruit and retain great people, and:
draw from the widest possible pool of talent
secure high quality staff who are skilled, loyal and hard working
improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that you treat all employees fairly
For information on the different routes into employment please visit our Pathways to Employment page here.
Three Levels of Disability Confident
The scheme has 3 levels designed to support employers every step on their Disability Confident journey. Employers must complete each level before moving on to the next.
Level 1: Disability Confident Committed
To be recognised as Disability Confident Committed employers need to agree to the Disability Confident commitments and identify at least one action that they will carry out to make a difference for disabled people.
The commitments are:
Inclusive and accessible recruitment
Communicating vacancies
Offering an interview to disabled people
Providing reasonable adjustments
Supporting existing employees
The activities include (employers must identify at least one):
Many businesses may be doing these things already and signing up to the scheme is a great way of letting everyone know they are serious about equal opportunities for disabled people.
Level 2: Disability Confident Employer
Once signed up for level 1 employers can progress to level 2, a Disability Confident Employer, by self-assessing their organisation around 2 themes:
Getting the right people for the business
Keeping and developing employees
Disability Confident Employers are recognised as going the extra mile to make sure disabled people get a fair chance.
Having confirmed the completion of an online self-assessment, they’ll be registered as a Disability Confident Employer for 3 years and will receive:
A certificate in recognition of their achievement
A badge for their website and other materials for 3 years
Information on how to become a Disability Confident Leader
Level 3: Disability Confident Leader
By stepping up to become a Disability Confident Leader, employers will act as a champion within the local and business communities.
To reach this level employers need to:
Have their self-assessment validated by someone outside of the business (not including DWP employees in jobcentres)
Provide a short narrative to show what they have done or will be doing to support their status as a Disability Confident Leader
Confirm they are employing disabled people
Report on disability, mental health and wellbeing, by referring to the Voluntary Reporting Framework
Once recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, employers will be sent:
A certificate in recognition of their achievement
A badge for their website and other materials for 3 years
Organisations that can help those with SEND find employment
The Bradford SEND Local Offer is a free and impartial service provided by Bradford Council. The information contained within the website is available for the purposes of identifying services and provision that are available to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This information does not represent a recommendation or an endorsement of a Service or Provider and neither does the Bradford Council or its partners make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information.
Anyone seeking to use or access a service or provision is responsible for undertaking their own checks to determine the suitability and fitness for purpose of that service and provision. Some providers will be registered and inspected by external agencies, such as Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission. Anyone working with children and young people will be required to have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check (the replacement for the Criminal Record Check), safeguarding policies and insurance in place, which they should make available to you on request.
