When you have decided to recruit a new employee there are a few steps to consider when offering them a job. The following checklist has been developed to provide some tips on offering someone a job:
A job offer can be made verbally but should be confirmed in writing. The job offer should outline:
- starting date, time and location
- relevant agreement
- job classification and status
- probation
- job requirements.
Workplace modifications and adjustments
You should offer to discuss and make any required adjustments to the workplace prior to your new employee starting the job. The need to modify your workplace will depend on an employee’s disability and their job duties or requirements.
Communication with your employee before they start a new job allows open discussion about any parts of the job or workplace that may need adjustment. If modifications or adjustments are required to the workplace, including essential tools, these should be implemented prior to your employee commencing work. The exception to this is when the employee needs to be involved in the set up of any equipment or workstation changes.
In many cases, your employee will be the expert regarding the adjustments they require, so asking them about their requirements and preferences is the best approach.
For example, when the requirements of a job are discussed at a job interview, many people with disability can identify simple adjustments or accommodations to enable them to perform these requirements, or point to sources of expert advice on adjustments.
Financial help with workplace modifications
If you need to make workplace modifications for an employee with disability you may be eligible for financial assistance. The Employment Assistance Fund helps people with disability and mental health condition by providing financial assistance to purchase a range of work related modifications and services for people who are about to start a job or who are currently working, as well as those who require assistance to find and prepare for work.