We are committed to increasing the number of disabled people we employ. Applications from disabled people are invited and every effort is made to support staff if they become disabled during their employment.
We are also committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and endeavour to ensure a fair reflection of the community amongst its staff. Our policy is to appoint the right person to every post, regardless of their sex, age, nationality, race, colour or disability. Every appointment is made based on merit.
Completing the application form
If you wish to receive the application form in an alternative format such as Braille, large font or on tape, please contact the Human Resources Service on (01286) 679543 or swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Ensuring an interview
The Council guarantee an interview to every disabled applicant if they meet the requirements for the post. Disabled applicants will be assessed based on their abilities.
Attending the interview
If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to note if you have any specific needs to ensure that we have suitable arrangements in place if needed. For example a sign-language interpreter or lip reader, or to arrange suitable transport to and from your interview if needed.
Interviews and tests
You will be notified if any tests, presentations or group discussions that are likely to form part of the selection process. Should you require any assistance or adaptations to any part of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department on (01286) 679543 or swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Additional assistance is also available by contacting the Job Centre:
- Disabled Employment Adviser – telephone number: 01286 768000
- Access to Work scheme – telephone number: 02920 380997
- text number: 02920 380 995
Support for successful candidates
Every effort is made to treat disabled employees in accordance with their needs and reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace and work processes to accommodate disabled staff.
Support for present Council staff who become disabled (Retention)
Every effort is made to ensure that officers who become disabled can continue with their jobs.
Fair consideration is given to any requests made to change working patterns such as reducing hours, temporary contracts or working from home in order to facilitate the process of returning to work or adjusting the workplace.
For further information about Gwynedd Council's employment package, please contact us on 01286 679543 swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
