Working with Employers
For 20 years the Camden Society has supported employers of all sizes to find well-trained, job-ready candidates. Delivering Government-funded employment support programmes, we offer information, advice and guidance to employers who are keen to explore untapped pools of talent.
Working with companies like Tesco, IKEA, Transport for London, Oxfam and a range of SMEs, we’ve helped thousands of people into work in all sectors, making recruitment easy for employers. We could help your company too, and, unlike traditional recruitment agencies, our services are completely free.
Our offer to employers
As an employer, you may be considering employing a disabled person for the first time and would like advice on how to offer support in line with disability legislation.
You may simply have recognised the business benefits of a sound equality and diversity policy in relation to your workforce and need help to design and implement it.
Whatever your business needs, the Camden Society offers two programmes - Disability Working and the Work Programme - to give you all the support, advice and information that you need.
Disability Working and the Work Programme operate from our Employment & Learning Centre in north London - you can download the leaflets on the right. Contact our teams if you have questions about employing someone with a learning disability, if you would like to offer a work placement or if you wish to discuss your vacancies. Call us on 020 7485 8177 or email us at employers@thecamdensociety.co.uk
What support can the Camden Society offer employers?
- How to reach potential candidates
- Support with your recruitment process including making reasonable adjustments, improving accessibility, and promoting equality and diversity
- Advice on how to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act Support in the workplace including on-site staff training, general advice and guidance, and making reasonable adjustments in the workplace
- Support to access funding for adjustments or equipment
- Ongoing support for as long as you need it Innovations to make everyone's life easier at work which in turn will help your whole business
- All advice and support is free of charge
Why employ people with disabilities?
Access a new pool of potential employees
As many employers are experiencing skills shortages and struggle to retain good staff, the benefits of attracting people with disabilities are obvious. It makes good business sense to widen your recruitment strategy to include targeting this group of people
Diversity pleases customers
As around 25% of your customers have a disability or know someone who does, employing disabled people lets customers and partners know that you value diversity, thereby encouraging them to support your business
It's easier than you imagine
Support is available to help you to apply for grants to make workplace adjustments and to help you to develop strategies for supporting someone effectively at work
Employers have legal duties
Since October 2004, it has been important for all employers to understand disability legislation and take steps to stay within the law
It benefits everyone in your organisation
The benefits of employing people with disabilities are clear and proven. Research shows that you will benefit from reduced staff turnover, improved communication and employee satisfaction in recognising the talents of disabled people
Find out more
Contact us today to get support or advice, free of charge, from our employer programmes:
Contact our employment teams at:
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The Camden Society Employment & Learning Centre
60 Holmes Road, London NW5 3AQ |
| Tel: 020 7485 8177 |
| Email: employers@thecamdensociety.co.uk |