Faversham Town Council is proud to announce its progression to Level 2 as a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government’s Disability Confident Scheme. This significant milestone reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
The Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) signifies Faversham Town Council’s dedication to actively attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented individuals with disabilities. It highlights the Council’s efforts in implementing inclusive practices, ensuring accessibility, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to their full potential.
Commitment to Inclusion
Achieving this status involved a comprehensive review of policies and practices, as well as initiatives to engage and support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace. The Council has undertaken measures such as:
- Ensuring all recruitment processes are accessible.
- Providing workplace adjustments to support employees with disabilities.
- Offering training to staff to increase awareness of disability issues.
The Mayor of Faversham, Cllr Josh Rowlands, said “This achievement underlines our commitment to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. We believe that by unlocking the potential of every individual, we strengthen not only our organisation but also our community.”
Next Steps: Aiming for Level 3
Faversham Town Council aims to continue building on this success by working towards achieving Level 3 (Disability Confident Leader) status in the near future. This next step involves further collaboration with partners and local businesses to promote disability awareness and best practices in the broader community.
About the Disability Confident Scheme
The Disability Confident Scheme is a government initiative designed to support employers in making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace. The three-tiered programme encourages organisations to take a proactive approach to disability inclusion and reap the benefits of a more diverse workforce.
