Programmes and Grants to help Young People with SEND apply for a job
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There is a lot of support for you when you decide you want to apply for a job. Supported employment can help you to reach your goals.
Supported Employment
Supported employment helps people with SEND to get into and stay in work. The aim of this is to help you to become independent and included within the workforce.
Royal Mencap Society
Supported Employment in Sutton has now moved from Choice Support to Royal Mencap Society. The local authority pays for the service to allow you to receive support regardless of your situation. To find out more about Royal Mencap and the services they provide, visit the Sutton Supported Employment directory page.
Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships have a range of support for providers and apprentices. They have a bank of resources that you can use to help you prepare for an apprenticeship. They also have resources to support parents. To view their resources, visit the Amazing Apprenticeships Resources page [External Link]. They also have information on doing an apprenticeship if you have a disability. To learn more, visit the Amazing Apprenticeships Support for Disabled Young People [External Link].
Other Organisations and Programmes Available
Better Working Futures - Support for those with additional needs to find employment. They work with you to create a plan to help you to achieve your goals. They can give you advice and support you to build the skills you need to build your career. To find out more, visit the Better Working Futures website [External Link].
London Futures - A programme that helps young people with SEND transition into work. One way they do this is through engaging you in a range of sports. They also offer workshops and career development. To learn more, visit London Future's service profile.
Employ Me - A programme run by Mencap to support young people with SEND who are not in employment, education or training. They help you to build your employability skills and confidence. They also provide you with opportunities for work experience. To find out more, visit the Mencap Employ Me programmes page [External Link].
Disability Employment Advisers (DEA) - Provided by Job Centre Plus. DEA's will work with you to see what kind of work will suit you best and can help you to gain new skills to find a job. They can also advise you on disability friendly employers. To find out more about DEA's and their role, visit the Job Centre Guide website [External Link].
Positive Directions - A skills-based training programme for young people. You can access this if you live in South London and are not in employment, education or training. They can help you build skills to make you successful in your career. To learn more, visit the Positive Directions website [External Link].
Prince's Trust - Run a range of courses to help with employment. Carshalton college run a 'team programme' that allows you to build practical skills. This also allows you to gain work experience. To find out more about Prince's Trust team programme, visit the Carshalton College website [External Link].
Project Search – A year long programme for young people aged 17-24 who have SEND. You will be based at Sutton Health and Care. They will support you to build a range of skills that can be used in different workplaces. You will also be in a work placement up to five days per week. For more information, visit the Project Search directory page.
Intensive Personalised Employment Support - Government support for people who have SEND. You will get a support worker who will give you support to suit your individual needs. To find out more about the support you can receive, visit the GOV.uk website [External Link].
Work and Health Programme - A government run programme that helps you find work if you are unemployed. They also give you support to stay in work once you find a job. The programme is personalised to you. To find out more about the support you can receive, visit the GOV.uk Work and Health Programme page [External Link].