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Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to supporting candidates with a disability or who are neurodiverse to be able to apply for our jobs, or whilst in our employment, by making reasonable adjustments as appropriate.

Please complete our Applicant Accessibility Support Enquiry Form if you have a disability or a neurodiverse condition and would like to find out more about reasonable adjustments for your recruitment process, or find out what it is like to work for us and understand what our culture or environment is like to work in. A member of our resourcing team or Inclusive network will contact you.

Take a look at our list of potential reasonable adjustments. This list is not exhaustive, you may require reasonable adjustments that are not listed.

When considering disability/neurodiverse issues and looking at reasonable adjustments we need to understand the limitations you face. We can then look to adapt and adjust the relevant recruitment stage, process and working environment so that you are not at a disadvantage and are supported.

We want to encourage open conversations between candidates, employees, and managers to remove bias and myths, to promote and champion an inclusive recruitment process and working environment, and together, consider what changes could be made.

Understanding the legislation.

Access to Work can offer assistance based on your needs, which may include a grant to help cover the costs of practical support in the workplace. In some cases, this can include support with travelling if you are unable to drive or use public transport due to a health condition or disability.

Our Coventry Interpretation and Translation Unit (CITU) provides an accessible, confidential, equitable, quality service to people whose first language is not English or who have a sensory impairment.

Examples of a reasonable adjustment might include (This list is not exhaustive):

Situation	Reasonable Adjustment
Recruitment	Alternative application methods include online, hard copy document, video, and audio options Alternative interview/assessment methods e.g. face to face / Microsoft Teams. The opportunity to select the interview/assessment time First interview / last interview slot Structured interview questions Providing written guidance/information/assessments/interview questions in advance Providing extra time The opportunity to bring notes into the interview with you The opportunity to bring a support worker/enabler assistant with you Quiet location for the assessment or interview
Environment / Locations	Altering premises – such as: Automated doors Providing ramps Quiet spaces, Alternative formats of signage or directions around the building or ground floor / accessible areas.
Time	Agreement to allow regular breaks during working hours Working patterns that enable avoiding rush hour traffic periods
Accessing information	Altering recruitment / work requirements: Extra time provided Adjust size of lettering of documents / formats / colour
Physical adjustments	Amending duties/ timescales Providing assistive technology or ergonomic equipment.
Equipment	Modified or specialist equipment – such as: Supportive chairs Ergonomic chair New equipment, height-adjustable or standing desks Large screen, magnification software Access to a keyboard rather than a laptop Lighting adjustments
Verbal communication	Providing an interpreter (for people who are, for example, deaf or who have a speech impairment where applicable BSL for visually impaired candidates or employees Personal assistant support and job coach support. Request clear direction/expectations Clear and concise information
Training or mentoring	To support an employee to use new adjustments (such as speech-to-text software), or coping strategies (common with, for example, dyslexia or mental health conditions).
Working pattern	Flexible working adjusted hours or working patterns.
Technology support	Further information about our IT provision IT equipment - reasonable adjustments process Coventry City Council’s accessibility information can aid candidates when using our website.

Other reasonable adjustment sources:

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