Accessibility Statement
Torbay Council is committed to making its website accessible, in accordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
This accessibility statement applies to the website https://jobs.torbay.gov.uk/.
Compliance status
(a) This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.
Non-accessible content
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons:
Non-compliance with the accessibility regulations
Although our website is fully compliant based on the automated Lighthouse Accessibility check, we are aware that automated tools can only detect a subset of accessibility issues. As such, there are additional items that may need manual verification:
- Interactive controls are keyboard focusable.
- Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state.
- The page has a logical tab order.
- Visual order on the page follows DOM order.
- User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region.
- The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page.
- HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation.
- Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology.
- Custom controls have associated labels.
- Custom controls have ARIA roles.
We are continually working to ensure these areas are addressed and welcome feedback from our users.
Preparation of this accessibility statement
This statement was prepared on 17 May 2024.
The statement was last reviewed on 17 May 2024.
The statement was last reviewed on 17 May 2024.
This website was last tested on 17 May 2024. The test was carried out using Google's Lighthouse tool as well as manual checks by our internal team.
Feedback and contact information
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact:
If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio recording, or braille, please contact:
Email: accessibility@torbay.gov.uk
Phone: +44 1803 208 900
Postal address: Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR
Phone: +44 1803 208 900
Postal address: Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR
We’ll consider your request and get back to you within 10 working days.
Enforcement procedure
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’).
If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).