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.
Change 100 is our flagship programme of paid summer internships, professional development and mentoring. We match talented university students and recent graduates with any
disability or long-term condition with progressive employers.
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.
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.
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.
This webinar, which takes place on the last Thursday of every month, focuses specifically on different
macular conditions and issues affecting anyone of working age.
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.
