Reasonable Adjustments
At Costello Medical we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of both our prospective and current colleagues.
We have a dedicated Equality and Inclusion Taskforce, consisting of volunteers across the company, which aims to ensure our community is accessible to all. Our People team also work individually with our colleagues to ensure that the appropriate reasonable adjustments are put in place for individuals with disabilities. You can read more about reasonable adjustments on the Acas website here.
Throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. These can include, but are not limited to:
- Hosting initial telephone interviews via a range of platforms to make them accessible to all. For example, if you are D/deaf, hard of hearing, or otherwise unable to speak on the phone, we can discuss alternative platforms that would work for you
- Providing up to 25% extra time for you to complete any timed assessments
- Hosting interviews in our accessible offices or via a range of remote platforms. Please contact us for more information about accessibility in our offices
- Altering the format of assessments and job adverts
Upon joining Costello Medical, you will have the opportunity to complete an optional health questionnaire where you can detail your health condition or disability and how it might affect you at work. Our People team will then support you in ensuring the appropriate reasonable adjustments are put in place; in some cases this can involve liaison with our external occupational health provider. There are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide to employees and this varies depending on each person’s individual needs. This might include specialist software or equipment, changes to your workstation, additional support from line managers or similar.
If you think you could benefit from reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact us via recruitment@costellomedical.com or +44 (0)1223 913 020. Any information disclosed will not impact our hiring decisions. Our Talent Acquisition team would also be happy to put you in contact with the relevant colleagues in our People team should you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments during employment.