Supported employment for additional needs

Salford Supported Employment

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In Salford, we believe people with a learning disability, autism and/or ADHD deserve the same opportunities in life as their peers, including paid employment. We know that most people with a learning disability or autism can and want to work, as long as they have access to the right support.

About the service

Securing work can help individuals to build independence, confidence, and skills, as well as widening friendships and social networks, and being seen as a full member of society.

However, finding and sustaining employment can sometimes be tough for residents with learning disabilities, autism or ADHD, but Salford Supported Employment is here to help. The service helps people with learning disabilities, autism and/or ADHD to find a job and supports residents in the workplace to sustain employment. We work with a wide range of businesses and organisations, and provide support for both the employee and employer for as long as needed.

How do I get in touch?

To express an interest in supported employment, please complete the expression of interest form below. We advise completing this form as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or want to speak to a member of our friendly team, you can contact them by emailing [email protected].

Apply to take part in the Supported Employment Service

Eligibility

To access the Salford Supported Employment Service, individuals must:

be unemployed or economically inactive, having not worked for around six months due to a disability, long-term health condition, or other disadvantages, and need tailored support to identify suitable roles and carry out an effective job search

have a learning disability and/or autism and/or ADHD, meet the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability and are known to the Salford City Council’s adult social care team and/or Special Educational Needs (SEN) team

have a learning disability, autism or both, meet the Equality Act 2010 definition of disability and are known to Salford City Council with the same level of employment support needs as those above

be economically inactive (not in paid employment or paid self-employment)

not be on another DWP contracted employment programme or provision and not be on another programme or provision delivered by another government department, charitable trust, or third party

be aged 18 years or older

show willingness and understand the benefit of participating in the service to find and sustain paid work

have the right to work in the UK

have the right to live in the United Kingdom and reside in England

have an entitlement to access public funds in the UK

not belong to a group which has no entitlement to public funds

Individuals applying for this service do not have to provide medical evidence to be eligible, or be in receipt of specific benefits. Receipt of benefits does not render an individual ineligible to be a participant in the service and receive support.

Participant testimonies

Case studies

The support was helpful, supportive and they really listened to my needs.”

Leslie, supported employee

A valuable service for anyone with autism or a learning need who wants guidance and someone to support them along the way."

Brodie, supported employee

If you have autism or a learning need, I would recommend the programme, as it really helped me build my confidence. It is reassuring to have someone there to guide you when you are unsure about how to progress. The key workers are very supportive, and they help you stay focused and overcome any potential barriers to work."

Finlay, supported employee

Useful links

Access to Work

Get support in work if you have a disability or health condition.

National Autistic Society

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