Information to support you.
Help to get a job
Here are a few useful websites to support you to find a job.
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/get-a-job
https://www.gov.uk/specialist-employability-support
https://www.deaf-trust.co.uk/how-can-ses-help-you
You can also search for jobs on an employer’s own website. Look out for’jobs’, ‘Careers’ or ‘Work for us’
You can also search for jobs on your local council website
Access to work offers support for people with a disability within the work environment. To access there support find more information here:
https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Help to get an apprenticeship
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/apprentice/find-an-apprenticeship#
You can also look for apprenticeships on an employer’s own website
You can also look for apprenticeships on you local council website
Help to volunteer
https://www.gov.uk/government/get-involved/take-part/volunteer
https://www.gov.uk/volunteering
https://doit.life/ours/search?ctype=opportunities
You can also search for volunteer opportunities on your local council website
Understanding benefits
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit
https://www.understandinguniversalcredit.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/disability
Support
Social care can offer young people support into new provisions or with PA support. They also act as a gateway to access Shared Lives who offer both day and respite provision.
https://sharedlivesplus.org.uk/
To access social care support go to your local council single point of access page or while you're still a student, contact Beth who can support you through the referral process.