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The three levels of the Government scheme encourage employers to be part of a movement of change by altering processes to enable anyone to apply for roles, as well as making adjustments to ensure everyone can work to the best of their ability and put their true skills into practice.
Level 3 is the highest level set by the Government’s Disability Confident Scheme, and we’re proud to demonstrate that we’re leading the way as a disability confident employer. Our team worked hard to achieve level 3, making changes to our recruitment process and utilising government schemes (such as the Access to Work scheme), to retain and develop our staff.
Pippa Penny, Employer Account Executive at SeetecPluss who validated Singer’s Level 3 application said:
“As a Disability Confident Leader, our role isn’t just to champion inclusion, but to help businesses unlock the competitive advantage of a truly diverse workforce. We’ve seen first-hand Singer Instruments’ commitment to their Disability Confident journey and are proud to celebrate their achievement as partners in a more inclusive labour market.”
Earlier this year Singer Instruments was announced as the winner of the Somerset Business Awards Employer of the Year Category. Matthew Huggett, Lead Judge for the category said:
“Singer Instruments impressed the judging panel with its genuinely inclusive culture and its commitment to supporting people as individuals. Rather than treating inclusion as a standalone programme, it is woven into the fabric of the organisation. The business shows real flexibility, takes a thoughtful case-by-case approach to supporting employees, and has created an environment where people feel valued and able to succeed. Its Disability Confident Leader status is a well-deserved recognition of a culture that combines strong business leadership with a genuine commitment to people.”
The Government is currently reshaping the future of the Disability Confident scheme to make it more effective for small and medium-sized employers, and to try and encourage more businesses to participate.
Robbie Devlin, Managing Director at Singer Instruments said:
“Inclusion isn’t a box-checking exercise for us, it’s core to how we operate. Becoming a Level 3 Leader validates the work we’ve put into building a truly supportive workplace, and we hope to inspire other businesses across our region and industry to take the same journey.”