A jobs fair specifically for people with disabilities will be held in Aberdeen
next week (April 18).
The ABZWorks event,
delivered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, aims to
support people with a range of disabilities, both hidden and visible, into
work.
Attendees will have the
opportunity to meet employers face-to-face to discuss live vacancies and apply
for roles across a variety of sectors, including transport, energy, security,
health and social care, childminding, and self-employment.
Employers include:
Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeen Performing Arts,
Stagecoach, Total E&P, and Wm Morrison Supermarket.
This ABZWorks Jobs Fair
follows Aberdeen City Council’s Year of Disabled Workers event held last month,
which encouraged organisations to become more inclusive in their recruitment
and employment practises by sharing information about the benefits disabled
workers can bring, and the support available both to employers and employees.
Disabled workers shared their stories alongside support agencies and employers.
Depute Provost
Councillor Delaney, who is the Council’s disability spokesperson, said: “I was
delighted to attend a special event to mark 2022 – Year of Disabled Workers,
which was a resounding success.
Approximately 20% of
the UK population identify as disabled, but they are disproportionately
represented in the workforce. I would ask employers to be positive about
disability and embrace the enthusiasm and the various skills disabled people
can bring to their workforce”.
“The upcoming jobs fair
will help enrich the workplace through greater diversity, bringing benefits for both those seeking work and
employers.”
The ABZWorks Jobs Fair
for People with Disabilities will take place in the Beach Ballroom on Tuesday, April 18, from 10am to 2pm. The venue is wheelchair accessible, a British Sign
Language Interpreter will be available from 11.30am. A team of employability key workers will be on hand to provide support and guidance. Attendees are
welcome to bring someone with them for support.
To book your place
visit: http://bit.ly/40J1i5M or call (01224) 346100.