We’re excited to announce that Deaf Careers is now part of Deaf Action.
Created to help break down the barriers deaf people face in employment, Deaf Careers has already helped connect people with jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering and other opportunities across the UK.
Now, we’re building on that foundation and taking Deaf Careers into its next chapter.
Building on what Deaf Careers has achieved
Deaf Careers was created by Paul to help address the barriers deaf people continue to face when looking for employment.
His vision was to create more than a traditional jobs board. He wanted an accessible platform where deaf people could discover opportunities, while encouraging employers to think differently about accessibility and inclusion.
Since launching, more than 350 opportunities have been advertised through Deaf Careers. The platform has continued to develop, introducing BSL content, accessible job information and improvements shaped by feedback from the community.
Now part of Deaf Action, Deaf Careers has an opportunity to build on those achievements, reach more people and develop stronger relationships with employers and organisations across the UK.
Looking to the future
Our ambition is to make Deaf Careers the most accessible and trusted employment platform for the deaf community across the UK.
We want Deaf Careers to become more than a place to find and advertise jobs. Our vision is to develop a platform that connects deaf people with employment opportunities, supports employers to become more inclusive and helps break down the barriers that deaf people continue to face in the workplace.
A key part of this ambition is encouraging employers to put accessibility first.
That means thinking about accessibility from the very beginning of recruitment, rather than treating it as an afterthought. From accessible job advertisements and inclusive application processes to providing information in BSL and creating more accessible workplaces, we want Deaf Careers to help employers make meaningful improvements.
By working with employers, partners and the deaf community, we believe Deaf Careers can become a trusted place for employment opportunities, information and support, helping create a more accessible and inclusive employment landscape for deaf people across the UK.
Be part of the next chapter
The next chapter of Deaf Careers is just beginning, and we want you to be part of it.
Looking for your next opportunity?
Explore jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering and other opportunities through Deaf Careers.
Recruiting?
Advertise your opportunities through Deaf Careers and connect with deaf people across the UK.
Stay connected
Sign up to the Deaf Careers newsletter for the latest opportunities, news and updates as we continue to develop the platform.
You can also contact the Deaf Careers team at [email protected].
We’re excited about what comes next, and we look forward to building the future of Deaf Careers together.
BSL announcement video – English transcript
Mitchell: Hello everyone, my name is Mitchell and I work at Deaf Action.
Paul: Hello, my name is Paul.
Mitchell: You may be wondering what we’re here to talk about. We have exciting news to share. Deaf Action now owns the Deaf Careers website.
Paul: The Deaf Careers website was set up because deaf people face many barriers in employment, and we wanted to break down those barriers, improve access and create more opportunities for you.
We had two aims. The first was to make it easy for deaf people to find jobs, apprenticeships, volunteering and employment opportunities. The second aim was for general employment, such as support with access and inclusion, or to value the deaf expertise that is out there.
Deaf Careers has achieved lots so far, with over 350 job posts advertised. We are proud of what we’ve achieved. Now that Deaf Action is taking over, I am pleased they will continue to grow and develop it.
Mitchell: This is really positive for Deaf Action as it links to our values of access, inclusion, opportunity and empowerment.
Deaf Careers already has a strong foundation. We want to grow and develop from what you’ve created, and our aim is to make Deaf Careers the most accessible and trusted platform for employment opportunities in the deaf community.
Paul: I believe Deaf Action is the right organisation to take on Deaf Careers. They will move it forward, continue to grow it and maintain its goals.
It’s important that the website supports everyone: deaf people, hard of hearing people, hearing professionals, BSL users, interpreters, deaf-led organisations and mainstream employers that want to have more inclusive and accessible workplaces.
Mitchell: Looking to the future, we want to build a bridge that connects Deaf Careers with employers and the deaf community, creating strong relationships.
We want to make sure mainstream employers, charities, businesses and professional organisations can see Deaf Careers as the place to go to promote job opportunities.
But we want them to consider accessibility first, not leave it as an afterthought, by making sure their information is clear and their recruitment process is inclusive.
Even better, if they can have an advertisement in BSL and a commitment to making their workplace more accessible.
Paul: You’re right, that’s always been my vision for Deaf Careers. That’s why I set it up. Not just because there wasn’t a careers website.
I wanted more: a platform that encourages better accessibility, for it to be more visual, and better opportunities for all deaf people.
Now Deaf Action can take it forward into a new chapter. I’m excited to see what happens next.
Mitchell: I want to say, firstly, thank you Paul for creating the Deaf Careers website.
I know it’s not been easy, with lots of refining and development, getting feedback from the community, always thinking about the people that could use the platform.
I’m proud to take this on and excited to see what the future holds. I think this is just the start.
The first step where Deaf Action can work with employers, partners and the community to grow and strengthen Deaf Careers, and create more accessibility for everyone.
Paul: Yes, I agree with that.
When I set this up over a year ago, I knew it was important to listen to people, get their feedback and always keep improving and getting better.
And now the website has everything there. It’s easy to find information, with BSL videos and job translations. It’s an accessible platform now.
Mitchell: Exciting!
Paul: Thank you, yes, it’s exciting.
Mitchell: Thank you. I also want to remind people that they can visit the website or sign up to our newsletter to receive any updates, announcements or news.
Or you can contact the team at [email protected].
Thank you for watching, and we’re excited for what’s coming.
Paul: Thank you.