Hiring people with disabilities is good for your business. Scope can help you build a more diverse workforce, providing ongoing support to both you and your new employees.
Hiring people with disabilities is good for business. It helps you create a more diverse workforce, which has a positive impact on everything from your workplace culture to your bottom line.
Indeed, countless research studies have found that diversity in the workplace leads to greater productivity and fresh perspectives. Not only that, but it enhances your brand reputation and ensures your business reflects the communities you serve.
Not sure where to start? Scope is here to help you build an all-abilities workforce.
Through our recruitment services, we’ll help you find the perfect person for the job — plus, we provide ongoing training and support to ensure your new recruits achieve their full potential.
Your recruitment journey with Scope
- We listen and learn about your company’s needs
First, we help you identify skills and role gaps within your organisation, and develop a recruitment plan that responds to your unique needs. - We put forward the perfect candidate
As specialists who know our people well, you can have confidence in any candidates we put forward. We then facilitate an introduction or interview for you to get to know them a little better. - We identify any upskilling required and tailor a plan
You tell us what a new starter needs to know, and we support them to build these skills as they enter your team. We will also support you with helpful information on making the experience fully inclusive for your new hire. - You make a formal offer
Following the trial period, you can make a formal offer. We can help here, with information regarding awards and pay rates. We’re on-call to answer any contract or pay-related paperwork for you and your new hire. - 52 weeks of ongoing support
Your dedicated Scope Employment Consultant is only a phone call away. You can choose the level of support required — and for how long.
Making your workplace ready
As part of our recruitment services, Scope can come in and make any modifications needed for your new recruit. For example, they may need a sit-stand desk, wheelchair access or ergonomic furniture.
We provide these modifications at no cost to you.
Ready to build your all-abilities workforce?
Get in touch with Scope to see how we can support your organisation’s unique needs.
FAQs
What are Scope's Recruitment Services?
Scope's Recruitment Services are designed to help businesses find, hire, and support employees with disability. The focus is on working with employers to identify roles suited to individual candidates' skills and interests, while also providing support during onboarding and beyond.
How do Scope's recruitment services for disability inclusion work?
The process typically involves understanding your business needs, identifying suitable candidates, arranging introductions or interviews, and providing support during onboarding. Ongoing workplace support may also be available to help both the employer and employee navigate the working relationship over time. Specific processes and supports may vary depending on individual circumstances.
What are the potential benefits of hiring people with disability?
Hiring people with disability may contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workforce, which can have a positive impact on workplace culture, staff engagement, and community reputation. Individual outcomes will depend on the specific role, candidate, and workplace context.
Does recruitment support include training for new employees?
Support may include identifying skill gaps and providing tailored assistance to help a new employee transition into their role. The nature and extent of training support will depend on individual circumstances and what is agreed between Scope, the employer, and the employee.
Is ongoing support available after a person is hired?
Yes. Ongoing support is a component of Scope's recruitment services. This may include continued guidance from employment consultants to assist with workplace adjustments, onboarding challenges, and long-term employment sustainability, subject to individual circumstances and the scope of the service.
Can workplace adjustments be arranged through this service?
Where needed, Scope can assist with exploring workplace modifications to support a new employee. This may include accessible equipment, ergonomic considerations, or other adjustments, subject to what is reasonable and appropriate for the specific role and workplace.
How do I find out more about Scope's Recruitment Services?
Call Scope on 1300 472 673 or visit scopeaust.org.au to discuss your organisation's needs and find out how Scope's Recruitment Services may be able to help you build a more inclusive workforce.