Work experience at Peterborough City Council

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, you can tell us during application process or before you start work placement with us.

Through adjustments we can ensure that work experience is a positive, accessible, and supportive opportunity for young people from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments in our work experience programme.

Reasonable adjustments are changes we, as an organisation, would make to remove or reduce a disadvantage related, particularly to support inclusivity for individuals with:

• Disabilities
• Health conditions
• Other specific needs

This commitment aligns with the Equality Act 2010, which requires us to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to opportunities.

We are also committed to advancing equity for all individuals on work experience. This goes beyond providing support for disabilities. It's about recognising and addressing various barriers that may affect different groups. This ensures that every young person has an equal opportunity to learn and benefit from the experience.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, you can tell us during the application process or before you start work placement with us. There is a space for you to let us know in your application form, or contact Early Careers at earlycareers@peterborough.gov.uk or 01733 207 133.

We will work with you

In addition to above resources, we also have:

• Tailored awareness training for colleagues and managers

• A Buddy System

• Supportive Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions colleagues network, which offers safe and supportive space for any person with invisible disability

We offer a range of support for staff from under-represented groups, these are designed to create inclusivity and ensure everyone feels valued and supported and these are:

• Employee Resources Groups and Networks
• Training on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
• Flexible Working Policies and Accessibility Accommodations,
• Safe Channels for Reporting Discrimination or Harassment
• Supportive EDI team
• We are currently developing Mentoring programme as well

Schools may be able to provide travel support for their pupils while undertaking work experience. If you have any questions about travel, or if you have any issues with getting to our office for your placement, please let us know so we can help.

Our colleagues want you to have a positive experience and know how to support you. Nerves are to be expected but you’ll soon feel part of the team. We pride ourselves in being welcoming and supportive. We are sure that the experience will help you see how capable you are.

As an organisation, we are fully committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across all aspects of our work - which includes the experiences we provide for students like you. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment enriches the learning and growth of all team members and ensures that each person feels respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. For students joining us, this means we’re dedicated to creating an environment where you can explore your interests, gain hands-on experience, and build valuable skills in a welcoming and inclusive setting. We value what each of you brings to the table and want you to feel confident that your voices matter here.

We’re excited to support you on this journey, and we look forward to seeing how your ideas and talents will contribute to our mission and to shaping a brighter future.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete Equal Opportunities questions. The purpose of this is to help us better understand the diverse experiences of all individuals and to support our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

These questions are entirely voluntary and are used solely for monitoring purposes. They help us understand and improve the inclusivity of our recruitment processes and ensure that people from all backgrounds have equal access to our work experience program.

Responses will not be linked to your application or impact any hiring decisions. The information you provide is used only in summary form for monitoring and statistical data purposes only. It will identify trends and areas where we can improve.

The information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for monitoring purposes in line with GDPR regulations, improving our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts.

This part of the form is optional and will not affect your application.

Sand Martin House is designed with several features to support accessibility. The building has been developed as an office space within a modernised historic structure, offering accessible facilities such as:

• Ground-floor accessible meeting spaces
• Elevators for floor access
• Fully accessible restrooms
• An on-site multi-story car park with designated accessible parking bays

Also amenities include a riverside location with easy pathways to the city centre and accessible public seating, making the environment suitable for various mobility needs.

We have tailored awareness training for colleagues and managers, and a supportive Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions network of colleagues. This offers a safe and supportive space for any person with a disability.