This page brings support, programmes, and resources to help young Disabled people find a job.
Additional employment support through H&F Works
H&F works offers one-to-one advice, guidance and vacant opportunities to access:
- training
- apprenticeships
- internships
- volunteering
- jobs.
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
Shaw Trust programmes for young people with varied needs
The organisation provides training and work opportunities for:
- people with disabilities and physical health conditions
- people with mental health conditions
- people who have been unemployed for a long time
- current or former carers
- people experiencing homelessness
- member of His Majesty's armed forces or reservists
- people at risk of falling out of work
- refugees
- people with drug or alcohol dependences
- offenders and ex-offenders
- people with learning difficulties, neurodiversity and social communication difficulties.
- 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 Work Support West London - Shaw Trust Free Employment Support
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 programme 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.
Mencap easy read guides to find work
Resources for people with learning disabilities looking for 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.