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.
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.
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.
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.
