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

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Page last reviewed: 28 September 2021