The
Access to Work service can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or
mental health condition or
disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for: a
grant to help pay for practical support with your work; support with managing your mental health at work; money to pay for communication support at job interviews.
A monthly Social Hour, where people with sight loss who are in, or looking for employment can connect with other people in a friendly, laid-back environment. Contact Blind Ambition to find out how to attend.
Blind in Business provide a range of services aimed at assisting
visually impaired graduates into employment. These include assistance with applications, practice interview sessions,
advice on job hunting and help with networking.
Support to develop your employability skills: develop the motivation and confidence to find employment; explore and map your skills, experience and goals; work with external mentors, potential employers and specialist
Access to Work advisors; meet people living with
deafblindness who are in employment.
Meet fortnightly (on Fridays), to give support and
advice to anyone with sight and hearing loss who is looking to find employment.
Eye Connect is a project designed to connect
vision impaired children and
young people and give them a voice in their community. The project ensures that: children, young people and families have the support they need to feel more confident and thrive emotionally; youth organisations across Wales are equipped to welcome and include vision impaired children and young people in their settings; children and young people can make lasting connections with each other and build a sense of community; children and young people will have a stronger voice in their community and be able to influence change.
Thomas Pocklington Trust's Get Set Progress provides paid internships for blind and partially sighted people to secure that first rung on the career ladder or who are returning to work following a career break.
Help with looking for work or helping you to stay in work for people with sight loss.
A monthly online workshop for blind and partially sighted people who are seeking employment or a volunteering role. The sessions will take place on the second Monday of every month, from 2pm to 3pm via Teams. For more information or a friendly chat to find out more contact employment@pocklington.org.uk or call Jonathan 07971076440.
The Supported Shared Apprenticeship programme aims to provide
disabled people with a service that offers
training, access to support, and valuable work-experience that leads to long-term sustainable employment. The programme is a partnership between ELITE, ‘host’ employers and dedicated training providers.
SustainAbility is a brand new project that helps
young people get ready for jobs that protect the environment. If you're aged 16 to 30 and looking to grow your confidence, learn new skills, and get hands-on experience in the world of Green Careers, this project is for you.
Our products support literacy, numeracy and accessibility in the classroom and the workplace. Get access on any device or platform, wherever you're working.
Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications supporting anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking challenges in an art form - from drama to digital art, pottery to poetry.
Through progressing through the five levels,
children and
young people get to: discover the enjoyment of creating and participating in arts activities; experience arts events; develop creative and communication skills that are essential for success in 21st century life; explore the work of artists and craftspeople and gain insights into the professional arts world; gain experience and knowledge to help progress into further education and employment.
A monthly Zoom-based discussion group, offers a relaxed and sociable environment for people of a working age who are
visually impaired. The forum provides a supportive space where you can share your experiences and tips around employment, particularly valuable for younger members, and hear about relevant topics from guest speakers.
WoW is a programme that offers support and
training to people who live with
disabilities and long-term health conditions. Starting Line offers a tailored pathway for those beginning to consider routes into volunteering, employment, or further training.
Thomas Pocklington Trust service tailored to individuals’ needs. It supports blind and partially sighted people to develop skills and provides
advice to transition to the workplace, navigate the job market or further careers.
Designed for 18-25 year olds with a
vision impairment to gain valuable work experience and volunteering opportunities. For more information, contact Natalie Moore on 02920 398900.
