Disability status awarded
Two Ticks Disability Symbol
St John Ambulance has been
accredited with the Two Ticks Disability symbol
status. This is recognition given by Jobcentre Plus
to employers who have agreed to take action to support
disabled employees in employment, retention, training and
career development.
The Two Ticks Disability Symbol aims to ensure that people with
disabilities feel confident that their employer, or potential
employer, will be positive about their
abilities.
To qualify for the Two Ticks Disability Symbol, St John
Ambulance has signed up to the following five commitments:
- Interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria
and consider them on their abilities.
- Review the development needs of disabled employees at least
once a year.
- Make every effort to ensure employees can stay in employment if
they become disabled.
- Take action to develop disability awareness among key
employees.
- Review these commitments annually, to improve and publicise
progress and future plans.