Jobseekers with disabilities

Are you a disabled person who wants to work but needs some guidance? The information below will help you find sources of support and advice.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is an equal opportunities employer and is positive about disabled people.

This commitment extends to the guaranteed shortlisting of all applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for the post.

Further details can be found in the Royal Borough's Job Information pack which accompanies all vacancies advertised on its website.

Jobs are advertised on the Royal Greenwich website and in the local and national press.

Physical and sensory disabilities

People with physical and sensory disabilities can get help from:

• Greenwich Association of Disabled People (GAD): guidance and support.

Learning disabilities

Worktrain Greenwich works with people who have a learning disability. This service, run by The Camden Society and in partnership with Greenwich Mencap and Advocacy in Greenwich, offers an individualized programme to job seekers that includes:

• career planning
• work preparation
• work experience and voluntary work
• training in assertiveness and in safeguarding
• accredited sector specific training
• job search activities
• job placement and support
• ongoing support in employment
• employer awareness training and support

How do I access this service?

You need to be formally referred to the service through our Community Learning Disability Team. You can contact them using the details on the right.

However, you can get in touch with the Access to Employment Agency before you have a community care assessment. For general enquiries and referral information, please contact Worktrain Greenwich using the details on the right.

Further information

Please contact our Disability Team using the contact information in the menu on the right for more advice and information.