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The Disability Discrimination Act (this Legislation has now been replaced by the Equality Act 2010)
The Act makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees or those seeking employment who have a disability. Under the Disability Discrimination Act your employer has a legal duty to make 'reasonable adjustments' to ensure you are not put at a disadvantage in your work environment or work practice. The Equality Act 2010 contains a new provision which limits the types of questions that an employer can ask about disability and health when recruiting new staff.For further information please contact DIAL Doncaster on 01302 327 800
Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisers
If you have a disability, the Jobcentre Plus office can offer help and advice if you are looking for employment or thinking of a job change. The Disability Employment Advisers are based within the Jobcentre Plus office and they can offer you:
- An employment assessment - identifying types of work and training that is suitable for you.
- A referral to the work programme for disabled people.
- Inform you of jobs available that match your experience and skills.
- Information on employers in your local area that have adopted the 'two ticks' disability symbol.
For more information please contact:
Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisers
Crossgate House
Wood Street
Doncaster
DN1 3LL
Tel: 01302 505 796
Website: www.direct.gov.uk
Work Schemes and Programmes
Access to Work
Access to Work Operational Support Unit
Anniesland JCP
Baird Street
Glasgow
G90 8AN
Tel: 0141 950 5327
Fax: 0845 602 5850
Minicom: 0141 602 5850
If you are unemployed, self employed, and you are disabled, 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, however, Access to Work will not fund items which are regarded as standard equipment, standard business costs or standard health and safety requirements. This means that any item which would normally be needed to do the job, whether a person is disabled or not, will not be paid for. The Jobcentre Plus has issued guidance listing examples of items that should be considered as standard equipment and so cannot be funded by Access to Work.
- Adaptations to a car, or taxi fares or other transport costs if someone can not use public transport to get to work.
These are just a few examples. Access to work will be flexible to suit each person's needs in their particular job.
Work Choice In October 2010 Workstep, Work Preparation and the Job Introduction Scheme were replaced by Work Choice. Work Choice assists disabled people to find employment and can provide support once employment has commenced. The support is tailored to meet the individual needs of disabled people. Work Choice is delivered through 3 modules, each providing a flexible support service that is responsive to an individuals employment needs whatever their disability.
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Module 1: Work Entry Support
This will last up to 6 months. You will receive help with personal skills and be given advice that is work-related e.g. confidence building, job search advice and support with job applications.
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Module 2: In-Work Support
This will last for up to 2 years. You will receive help and support to start work and to stay in your job.
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Module 3: Longer-term In-Work Support
Module 3 will provide longer-term supported employment and where appropriate help to move into unsupported work.
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 Plus office 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.
Useful Contacts
Doncaster College for the Deaf
Leger Way
Doncaster
DN2 6AY
Tel: 01302 386 700 (Reception)
Tel: 01302 386 710 (College)
E-mail: Via Website
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.
Prince's Trust, Yorkshire and Humber Region
1st Floor South Wing
Wade House
Merrion Centre
Leeds
LS2 8NG
Tel: 0113 236 8399
Fax: 0113 236 8370
E-mail: offpont@princes-trust.org.uk
Website: www.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.
Shaw Trust Employment
10 Kingsgate
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3JX
Tel: 01302 739 810
Fax: 01302 384 000
Website: www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust is a national charity which supports disabled people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.
Volunteer Centre
5 - 6 Trafford Court
Doncaster
DN1 1PN
Tel: 01302 363 818
E-mail: doncastervb@doncastercvs.org.uk
The Volunteer Centre offers information to individuals about volunteering opportunities in and around Doncaster and assists a wide range of organisations to find volunteers.
For further information contact your local Jobcentre Plus office.
Minimum Wage
From 1st October 2011 the Minimum Wage is £6.08 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, £4.98 for 18 - 20 years olds and £3.68 per hour for those aged 16 and 17.
The lower rate can also apply to other workers during the first 6 months in a job with a new employer who are receiving accredited training.
If you would like advice about how going back to work or taking voluntary work can effect your benefit entitlements and what extra help you may get once you start work, please contact DIAL Doncaster's Welfare Benefits Team on 01302 327800.
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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