Step 1: Create your vocational profile
A vocational profile is a document that helps you:
- understand your skills and interests
- think about what kind of job you want
- show your skills and talents
- plan your next steps.
You can complete it with a support worker or someone who knows you well.
Step 2: Build the skills you need
Skills are things you're good at that help you do a job well.
General employability skills include:
- working with other people
- arriving on time
- dressing for the workplace
- teamwork and communication
You can build these skills by joining training programmes or courses.
Who can support you to get ready to apply?
- your school, college or sixth form staff (careers advisor, SENCO, form tutor)
- your EHC coordinator, you can email them directly or you can ask the SEND service to put you in touch, send@lbhf.gov.uk
- your transition social worker, 020 8753 2080, youngpeopleintransition@lbhf.gov.uk
How can you work on your skills?
Find training and courses
See West London Skills and Work Finder. Use filters to find training providers and courses that match your interests.
Visit HFALS: Special Educational Needs to explore preparation for work courses and personal development courses.
Some courses may have a cost, but discounts or free places may be available.
Look for free support programmes to help you prepare
See Support to Work | Scope UK to find out about working with a specialist employment adviser.
See Mencap Training Academy for information about employability workshops.
See H&F Works to register and ask for support.