Success story.

Amy McManus, Get Set UK Employer Consultant, supported the council with: 

✅ Reviewing inclusive recruitment practices to ensure continued accessibility in job adverts, applications, and interviews. 

✅ Updating internal training for managers and HR professionals on neurodiversity, reasonable adjustments, and inclusive language. 

✅ Refreshing internal policies to reflect current guidance and best practice. 

✅ Capturing feedback and success stories from staff and job applicants to demonstrate lived experience and impact. 

✅ Reinforcing senior-level buy-in, ensuring leadership remains aligned with the goals of the Disability Confident Scheme. 

Tendring District Council’s reapplication for Tier 3 was successful, reaffirming its status as a Disability Confident Leader. The outcomes were clear, more disabled individuals are applying for roles, managers feel more confident in supporting colleagues, and team members across the council are engaged in conversations about inclusion. Beyond the workplace, their leadership has inspired other local authorities and employers across Essex to follow their example.