The
Disability Symbol
When you’re applying for jobs, look out for employers using the disability 'two ticks' symbol. It shows they are positive about employing disabled people and will be keen to know about your abilities.
The disability symbol is represented by 'two ticks' and the words ‘positive about disabled people’. You will see the symbol displayed on job adverts and application forms.
Employers who use the symbol have agreed with Jobcentre Plus that they will take action on these five commitments:
- to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities
- to ensure there is a mechanism in place to discuss, at any time, but at least once a year, with disabled employees what can be done to make sure they can develop and use their abilities
- to make every effort when employees become disabled to make sure they stay in employment
- to take action to ensure that all employees develop the appropriate level of disability awareness needed to make these commitments work
- each year to review the five commitments and what has been achieved, plan ways to improve on them and let employees and Jobcentre Plus know about progress and future plans.
If you see the symbol on a job advert, the employer will guarantee to interview you if you meet the minimum criteria for that job. Find out from the employer what the minimum criteria are. That way, you’ll have a good idea of whether it’s worth applying and what to expect.
You can get a list of national and local symbol users is available from your Disability Employment Adviser ( DEA ). You can contact the DEA through your local Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office.
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