Change100 brochure for employers
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Pioneering. Talented. Employable.
Matching the best diverse talent with progressive employers.
Improve your organisation and kickstart the careers of ambitious university students and graduates with disabilities.
Quote from Anne Billson-Ross, Group Human Resources Director, Taylor Wimpey:
‘We were delighted to increase our participation in Change100 this year following our very successful involvement previously. We welcome the value that a diverse workforce brings and we are pleased with how Change100 is helping us to achieve this. The Change100 team are there throughout the whole process to support us as well as the intern. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with them, and continuing to provide opportunities to high quality interns.’
100% would recommend the programme to others
94% of employer partners who responded to our survey stated that their Change100 participant had a positive or very positive impact on their team
91% experienced goodwill internally with staff as a result of increasing disability awareness and confidence
100% stated that the programme met their expectations
Quote from Christos Tsaprounis, Head of Resourcing and Development, Auto Trader UK:
‘Change100 is an amazing way to support people with disabilities. The guidance that Leonard Cheshire provides means you don’t have to worry about any of the concerns you might have had. Our team’s knowledge of disability has improved hugely and most importantly the intern is a fantastic resource, with great skills and fresh ideas. We’re looking forward to expanding the programme across the organisation.’
Introduction
Leonard Cheshire Disability is a leading charity supporting disabled people. In 2013, we launched change100 in conjunction with Vanilla Ventures.
Change100 is a programme of paid summer work placements and mentoring for disabled student and recent graduates.
Our motivation
Change100 aims to unlock the untapped potential of disabled students and recent graduates to give organisations access to a talent pool bursting with ability, creativity and insight.
Your opportunity
We are currently looking for employers to offer paid summer placements of approximately 100 days to participants.
Change100 students have already made their mark with over 50 leading employers. Whatever the size or sector of your organisation, or the opportunities that you have available, we invite you to experience Change100’s benefits.
Did you know?
1 in 6 people in the UK have a disability
77% of students and recent graduates with disabilities fear they will be discriminated against if they disclose their disability to employers
Why get involved?
Commercial opportunity
The ‘purple pound’ is worth an estimated £212 billion a year. Employing disabled people will give you critical insight to help you sell more effectively to disabled people around the world.
Access to untapped talent
Access a pool of exceptionally high-calibre candidates that you may not reach via traditional selection and recruitment processes.
Be more disability confident
We understand that there are worries around using appropriate language and supporting disabled employees. Our training and ongoing support will give staff straightforward advice, new perspectives and confidence.
Change100 is a recognised way of achieving the Government’s official Disability Confident status.
Improve employee morale
It is likely that you will already employ disabled people who haven’t disclosed their disability. Participating in Change100 will send a positive signal to your employees that you’re an inclusive and supportive employer.
Serve your current employees better
83% of disabled people acquire their disability during their working life. The majority of these people are able to continue in their existing employment, provided their employer can make reasonable adjustments
As a Change100 partner you will receive:
- An outstanding intern selected through a rigorous but accessible process managed by the Change100 team.
- Bespoke Disability Equality Trainingand disability briefings for all staff who are involved with Change100.
- Ongoing supportthroughout the three month internship period.
Your organisation will also benefit from:
- Development opportunities for your staff – we provide ongoing support for mentors in your organisation.
- Networking opportunities with other Change100 employers – we hold regular events to share best practice around disability.
- Free promotion in all of our marketing activity to students at campuses across the UK and to other organisations we reach out to.
- Recognition as a disability inclusive employer.
- Government Access to Work funding for specialist aid or equipment for your intern, if required
Cost:
Participation in Change100 costs £3,250 plus the intern’s salary for the duration of the placement. The salary must meet or exceed the Living Wage Foundation recommended hourly rate:
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Key dates
Sept 2016
Promotion and recruitment campaign at universities
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
Application windowfor students
Feb - Mar 2017
Applicant shortlistingand assessment centres,in partnership withparticipating employers
Apr 2017
Matching process, in partnership withparticipating employers
May 2017
Bespoke Disability Equality Training and briefingfor employers
Jun - Sep 2017
Placement period andongoing supportforemployers and students
How can you start your Change100 journey?
Please call the Change100 Employer Relationshipteam on:
020 3242 0419
leonardcheshire.org/change100
Proud finalist of the CIPD Recruitment Marketing and RIDI Awards 2015
Company information
Leonard Cheshire Disability is a registered charity no: 218186 (England & Wales) and no: SC005117 (Scotland), and a company limited by guarantee registered in England no: 552847. VAT no: 899 3223 75. Registered office: 66 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL.