The Disability Discrimination Act
From December 1996 new laws came into effect which protects disabled people in the area of employment.
The Act makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees who have a disability. Disabled people will no longer be able to register and employers must make reasonable changes to their workplaces so that a disabled employee is not disadvantaged.
For further information please contact DIAL Doncaster on 01302 327 800
Working Tax Credit
Working Tax Credit is a payment to top up the earnings of working people on low incomes, including those who do not have children. There are extra amounts for working households in which someone has a disability. It is available to employees and self-employed people, and includes support for the costs of qualifying child care.
People who are responsible for a child or young person can claim Working Tax Credit if:
- you are aged 16 or over and work at least 16 hours a week and expect to work for at least 4 week.
People without children can claim Working Tax Credit if:
- you are aged 25 or over and work at least 30 hours a week.
- you are aged 16 or over and work at least 16 hours a week and you have a disability which puts you at a disadvantage in getting a job.
- you or your partner are aged 50 or more and work at least 16 hours a week and are returning to work after spending time on qualifying out-of-work benefits.
For further information please contact DIAL Doncaster on 01302 327 800.
Job Grant
This is a tax-free payment of either £100 or £250, depending on your circumstances.
You may qualify for a Job Grant if:
- You are starting full-time work of at least 16 hours per week.
- You expect to work for more than 5 weeks.
- You have been getting Income Support, Job-Seekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disablement Allowance or a combination of these benefits for at least 26 weeks immediately before starting full-time work.
You do not need to claim.
You must tell your local Jobcentre office, immediately, if you start work.
Different rules may apply if you are under 25.
For further information contact your local Jobcentre or Social Security office.
Jobcentre Plus
If you are disabled, the Jobcentre Plus can offer help and advice if you are looking for a job. You can ask to see a Disability Employment Advisor when you call in at the Job Centre. The Disability Employment Advisor may talk to you about:
- Jobs to apply for.
- A job on a trial basis.
- Financial help to travel to an interview.
- A place on a training programme.
- The chance of becoming self-employed.
- Benefits you could claim when you are working.
Employment Services
Crossgate House
Wood Street
Doncaster
DN1 3LL
Tel: 01302 505 796
Fax: 01302 503 570
Website: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk (National)
Contact: Julie Nichols (Disability Employment Adviser).
Disability Service Team
If you need specific advice because your disability or health problem affects your job options, the Client Advisor may refer you to the Disability Employment Advisor, who is also at the Job Centre. The Disability Employment Advisor is part of a team of disability specialists in the Disability Service Team (D.S.T.), formerly known as the Placing Assessment and Counselling Team (P.A.C.T.).
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Access to Work
Jobcentre Plus
Regional Disability Service
Pepper Road
Leeds
LS10 2NP
Tel: 0113 2142345
Minicom: 0113 2714785
If you are unemployed, self employed or in a job and you need to get a job, keep a job, or make progress in your career, access to work can help in a whole range of ways. For example access to work can pay for:
- A communicator for people who are deaf or have a hearing impairment.
- A part time reader or assistance at work for someone who is blind.
- A support worker if someone needs practical help either at work or getting to work.
- Equipment (or adaptations to existing equipment) to suit individuals needs.
- Adaptations to a car, or taxi fares or other transport costs if someone can not use public transport to get to work.
- Alterations to premises or a working environment so that an employee with a disability can work there.
These are just a few examples. Access to work will be flexible to suit each person's needs in their particular job. For different kinds of help contact your D.S.T. officer.
Nord Anglia Lifetime Connextions and Development
8 Bradford Row
Hallgate
Doncaster
DN1 3NS
Tel: 01302 366 065
Website: www.ypzone.co.uk
Guidance and help to young people with special needs (and parents) to assist them in finding suitable further education, training, jobs or use of leisure time. Talks given to interested parties about the work of the Careers Service.
Doncaster College for the Deaf
Leger Way
Doncaster
DN2 6AY
Tel: 01302 386 700 (Reception)
Tel: 01302 386 710 (College)
E-mail: enquiries@ddt-deaf.org.uk
Doncaster College For the Deaf offers wide opportunities in further and higher education, vocational training, work experience and Job Training. Specialised staff and links with local colleges, high success in Job Placement. The college has an Employment Liaison Officer.
The Disability Symbol
Look out for employers using the disability symbol, they are positive about employing disabled people and will be keen to know about your abilities.
You may see this symbol on job advertisements, in the newspapers at the Job Centre or on a job application form from an employer.
Ask your Disability Employment Advisor at the Job Centre for more information about the symbol and employers locally who use it.
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Other Contacts
Prince's Trust, Yorkshire and Humber
1st Floor
King Charles II House
Headlands Road
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1DD
Tel: 01977 698 000
Fax: 01977 698 001
E-mail: offpont@princes-trust.org.uk
Provides finance, professional advice, and help with opportunities for young people who are setting up a business. It has particular concern for less privileged young people. The trust operates through a network of area managers, many of whom are seconded to the trust or funded.
Fern Training and Development
6th Floor, St Peter's House
Gower Street
Derby
DE1 1SB
Tel: 0800 7835216
Tel: 01332 208505
Fax: 01332 208506
E-mail: nddp@ferntd.com or via website
Website: www.ferntd.com
Provision of advice and support to people on disability and health benefits wishing to return to work.
Reed in Partnership
18 Queensgate
The Waterdale Centre
Doncaster
DN1 3JN
Tel: 01302 765 400
Fax: 01302 765 401
E-mail: naomi.woodland@reed.co.uk
Website: www.reed.co.uk
Where the right job looks for you.
Shaw Trust
Fox Talbot House
Greenways Business Park
Malmesbury Road
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1BN
Tel: 01225 716 350 (Information Line)
Admin: 01225 716 300 (Switchboard)
Minicom: 0845 769 7288
Fax: 01225 716 301
E-mail: stir@shaw-trust.org.uk
Website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Description:
National provider of training and employment services for disabled people.
Shaw Trust Employment
10 Kingsgate
Doncaster
DN1 3JZ
Tel: 01302 739810
Shaw Trust Industries
Cedar Road
Balby
Doncaster
DN4 9HT
Tel: 01302 854531
Fax: 01302 852338
E-mail: peter.smith@shaw-trust.org
Website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Job Introduction Scheme
The Job Introduction Scheme is available to all disabled people who, in the opinion of the Disability Employment Advisor, are suited to a job but need to demonstrate their capabilities to a new employer. The Employment Service will pay £75.00 per week to a firm if it agrees to give a 6 week trial period to a disabled person. In some cases the trial period can be extended to 13 weeks. The job can be full or part-time but it must be expected to last for at least six months after the scheme payments have stopped. J.I.S. must be applied for before the job is started.
The New Deal
New Deal is a key element of the Governments Welfare to Work Strategy. Created to help people find lasting, worthwhile work.
It offers individually tailored, practical help and support to improve a person's job prospects and to build up the skills needed by local businesses.
Minimum Wage
From 1st October 2007 the Minimum Wage is £5.52 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, £4.60 for 18 - 21 years olds (Development rate) and £3.40 per hour for 16 or 17 year olds (Development rate).
The lower rate can also apply to other workers, who are receiving accredited training, during the first 6 months in a job with a new employer.
DIAL Disclaimer
Whilst all the information given in this fact sheet was correct at the time of going to press,
DIAL Doncaster cannot be held responsible for any subsequent changes.
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