Supported employment
Extra help to find and keep a job, for disabled people
Who is Supported Employment for?
- You must be aged 18 or older
- You must be disabled
- You must be looking for paid work
How do I get help from Supported Empoyment?
Supported Employment can be a great route into work if you're disabled and need some extra support.
You may sometimes hear it referred to as “Connect to Work”.
Read on to learn:
- what is Supported Employment?
- who is it for?
- how do I access it?
What is Supported Employment?
Supported Employment helps people with additional needs find and keep paid work. They aim to do this by:
- listening to you so they can understand what you need and want from your job
- matching you with the right jobs, and helping you to apply and prepare for interviews
- continuing to support you once you start your job
- helping you if you want to develop your career
They also work closely with employers:
- to help your current or future employer understand you and your needs better
- to find and develop suitable job opportunities
Supported Employment teams understand everyone is different and support is not given in a set time frame.
Some people may get support for a few weeks, others for months or for years.
Who is Supported Employment for?
You might be able to get help from the council’s Supported Employment team if you are:
- over 18
- have a disability or barrier to working
- looking for paid work
How do I get help from Supported Empoyment?
Find out how to access Supported Employment in your area:
Connect to Work
Many Supported Employment teams are now part of new government funding called Connect to Work. Connect to Work is a national project that is happening in different locations across the country.
The project aims to support people facing barriers to working to find employment. This includes people with any disability or health condition.
