What We Do

We provide comprehensive supported employment services to help individuals with disabilities find, secure, and maintain meaningful employment in their communities.

500+
People Supported
85%
Success Rate
50+
Partner Employers

Our Approach

At the core of Supported Employment is "Place, Train and Maintain". We place people in work at the earliest opportunity, train them to do the job as the employer wants it done, and provide ongoing support to help them retain their job and progress their career.

Supported Employment Model

The 5-Step Supported Employment Model

1

Customer Engagement & Vocational Profiling

Getting to know each person's strengths, ambitions, and support needs using personalized assessments.

2

Job Matching

Thorough job analysis to ensure the role matches the candidate's skills and interests.

3

Employer Engagement

Working with employers to demonstrate how hiring disabled people benefits their business.

4

In-work Support

On-site job coaching and training to help employees learn their role and integrate into the workplace.

5

Career Development

Ongoing support to encourage career progression and increased responsibility.

Our Core Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support you at every stage of your employment journey.

Supported Employment

An approach that supports people to gain and retain competitive employment through our proven 5-step model including customer engagement, vocational profiling, employer engagement, job matching, and in-work support.

  • Personalized job matching
  • Employer engagement
  • On-site job coaching
  • Career development

Access to Work Support

We help you apply for and manage Access to Work funding, which can provide workplace assessments, job coaches, BSL interpreters, and support workers to help manage your condition at work.

  • Application assistance
  • Monthly claims management
  • Workplace assessments
  • Ongoing liaison

Support Internships

Educational study programs for young people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities and an EHCP. Work-based learning placements within mainstream employment settings aimed at securing a job.

  • Ages 16-24 with EHCP
  • Real workplace experience
  • Educational partnership
  • Job outcome focused

Interview Support

Comprehensive interview preparation and support services funded through Access to Work, including attending interviews, communication assistance, and practice sessions.

  • Interview preparation
  • Communication support
  • Attendance assistance
  • AtW funded

Individual Placement & Support

Specialized support for people with severe mental health difficulties, involving intensive individual support, rapid job search, and time-unlimited in-work support for both employee and employer.

  • Mental health focused
  • Intensive support
  • Rapid job placement
  • Unlimited duration

Supported Self-Employment

Support for disabled people who want to create their own job and way of working that fits with their individual health needs and personal preferences through self-employment and entrepreneurship.

  • Business planning
  • Flexible working
  • Personal preferences
  • Health needs focused

What Our Job Coaches Do

Our job coaches provide specialized on-site support to help disabled employees learn their job, integrate into the workplace, and develop the skills needed for long-term success.

Job coach working with employee

Comprehensive On-Site Support

Task Analysis & Training

Breaking down job tasks into manageable parts and teaching each step efficiently, safely, and logically.

Social Skills Coaching

Supporting communication styles, workplace social graces, and interpersonal skills development.

Independence Building

Gradually reducing support levels while encouraging maximum independence based on individual circumstances.

Employer Partnership

Working closely with employers to ensure mutual success and address any workplace concerns.

Two Customers, One Goal

Our job coaches serve both the individual with a disability and the employer, ensuring that both benefit from the supported employment relationship. We represent job seekers as valuable assets to businesses while facilitating the necessary supports for success.

Job Seeker
Skills & Support
Employer
Business Value

Our Support Process

From preparation to long-term success, we provide structured support at every stage of your employment journey.

Preparation & Job Search

  • CV Writing & Updates
  • Interview Skills Training
  • Personal Presentation
  • Bank Account Setup
  • Access to Work Applications

Securing Employment

  • Attending Interviews
  • Needs Assessment
  • Job Matching
  • Starting Employment
  • Initial Support Setup

Learning the Job

  • 1-to-1 Job Coaching
  • Task Breakdown Training
  • Workplace Integration
  • Social Skills Development
  • Independence Building

Maintaining Employment

  • Ongoing Support
  • Problem Solving
  • Career Development
  • Workplace Advocacy
  • Long-term Success

Ready to Begin Your Employment Journey?

Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to work, or need support in your current role, we're here to help you succeed.

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