Employing someone with a disability

Supported Employment and helping you as an employer

  • our Work Placement Officers create a strong in depth relationship with all of our customers and employers
  • we set up placements and work experience to ensure our customers are “work ready”
  • we will offer on the job training
  • it is a free service

How employing someone with a disability can help you and your business

  • reduced staff turnover (there is evidence that people with disabilities are known to stay in their employment, and have less time off sick)
  • some disabilities can be turned to an advantage (skills may be stronger in other areas)
  • obtaining a diverse workforce resulting in a better public image
  • reduced time and money spent on recruitment
  • access to the widest pool of skills and attributes

Making a difference to a person’s life

  • social inclusion
  • improving self worth
  • increasing independence
  • offering an opportunity

Contact us

supportedemployment@cheshireeast.gov.uk

01260 375468

Supported Employment Services
Macclesfield Town Hall
Market Place
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 1EA

Page last reviewed: 28 September 2021