Employment support can include:
- getting to know you: discussing your learning needs, skills and job preferences
- learning how to read job ads and know what the job is about
- completing job application forms
- practicing how to talk in an interview
- advising potential employers on reasonable adjustments
It can also include 'on the job' help to guide and support you through the early stages, getting ready for your first day and knowing what to except at work.
All services on this page are FREE to access
H&F Works
H&F Works can provide additional support such as linking you with other support services if:
- you are a disabled young person 16-25
- you are in care or are a carer leaver
- you are not studying or working right now
Visit h&f works or contact hf.works@lbhf.gov.uk or 020 8753 1800
Supported internships: study programmes based in the workplace
Supported internships are available to you if you:
- have learning difficulties and an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan
- are aged between 18 and 24 (some take applicants at 16)
- can travel independently or do travel training
- are keen to be offered paid employment at the end of the programme
With a supported internship you can gain work experience from a company of your choice and:
- get on the job training
- build your skills
- build your confidence
See Supported internships for young Disabled people
Individual placement and support to access paid work
The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme provided by the Supported Employment Service is aimed at those:
- aged 18 plus
- known to adult social care
- with one or more of: learning disabled, autistic, neurodivergent
Your education, health and care (EHC) coordinator or social worker will refer you to a Supported Employment Advisor who can advise you on all stages of job hunting, from the start of your search up to getting an interview and beyond.
Your Employment Support Advisor can also:
- help to build your confidence and self esteem
- help to match you with the right job for your experience and skills
- help you through the interview process, sometimes even attending interviews with you for support
- provide 'on the job' help to guide and support you through the early stages
- advise potential employers on reasonable adjustments.
If you have any questions about this programme you can speak with your EHC coordinator or social worker.
Find and keep a job that you like through Shaw Trust
Support can include:
- developing the skills you need to get into work
- CV writing
- mock interviews
- applying for jobs.
When starting your new job, you can get support during the onboarding process and help with tasks until your confidence increases.
For information on ongoing programmes see We support people to get good work on the Shaw Trust website
Mencap easy read guides to find work
Resources for people with learning disabilities to find work.
Learning Disability Easy Read Guides to finding work on the Mencap website
Work and skills on the Mencap website
Learn about different types of jobs
Remploy is the UK's leading specialist employment service for people with disabilities.
They have outlined different types of jobs which can be found in the resources section on the Reploy website .
Access a job through your Jobcentre
You can get help to find a job, from a work coach at your local Jobcentre. Find your nearest office on GOV.UK .
See About Disability Employment Advisors on the Job Centre Guide website
Opportunities for disabled entrepreneurs
The Association of Disabled Professionals aims to provide networking opportunities and share good practice for self-employed disabled people and those setting up their own small businesses.