Work & Career

Employment

Hundreds of UK employment charities, supported employment providers, government schemes, and job services for adults with SEND. Find your path to work.

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Shaw Trust

Supported Employment
UK Wide

UK's largest supported employment charity helping disabled people find and keep employment. Work Choice provider and specialist disability employment services.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, Access to Work, workplace assessments, employer engagement

Remploy

Supported Employment
UK Wide

Leading UK disability employment specialist providing tailored employment support and job coaching.

Services:

Supported employment, job finding, workplace support, employer partnerships, Access to Work

Pluss

Supported Employment
England

National employability charity supporting disabled people into work through various employment programs.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, skills training, employer engagement, Access to Work

Leonard Cheshire Employment

Supported Employment
UK Wide

Provides employment support for disabled people including job coaching and workplace assistance.

Services:

Supported employment, job finding, workplace support, skills development, employer partnerships

Hft Employment Support

Supported Employment
England & Wales

Helps people with learning disabilities find and maintain paid employment with ongoing support.

Services:

Job finding, supported employment, job coaching, employer liaison, workplace support

Choice Support Employment

Supported Employment
England

Provides personalized employment support for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, skills training, workplace adaptations, employer support

United Response Employment

Supported Employment
England & Wales

Employment services helping people with learning disabilities secure and maintain work.

Services:

Job searching, supported employment, job coaching, workplace support, employer engagement

Access to Work

Government Scheme
UK Wide

Government grant providing practical support if you have a disability or health condition. Helps with costs of equipment, adaptations, and support workers.

Services:

Workplace adaptations, specialist equipment, support workers, travel costs, communication support

Jobcentre Plus Disability Employment Advisers

Government Service
UK Wide

Specialist advisers at Jobcentre Plus providing tailored employment support for disabled people.

Services:

Job searching, benefit advice, work capability assessments, employment programs, referrals

Disability Confident Scheme

Government Scheme
UK Wide

Government scheme encouraging employers to recruit and retain disabled workers. Search for Disability Confident employers.

Services:

Employer directory, disability employment standards, recruitment support

Universal Credit Work Coach Support

Government Service
UK Wide

Work coaches at DWP providing employment support for Universal Credit claimants with disabilities.

Services:

Job searching, CV writing, interview preparation, benefit advice, employment programs

Permitted Work Rules

Government Rules
UK Wide

Government rules allowing some benefit claimants to work while receiving disability benefits.

Services:

Work allowances, earnings limits, benefit protection, employment guidance

Fair Employment Practice and Employment Tribunal

Government Service
UK Wide

Government service for employment disputes including disability discrimination claims.

Services:

Employment rights, tribunal claims, discrimination advice, legal support

Evenbreak

Job Board
UK Wide

UK's leading disability jobs board connecting disabled candidates with inclusive employers.

Services:

Job vacancies, CV advice, employer directory, disability employment resources

Disability Job Site

Job Board
UK Wide

Specialist job board for disabled people featuring employers committed to disability inclusion.

Services:

Job vacancies, career advice, CV tips, employer profiles

The Ambitious Group

Recruitment Agency
UK Wide

Specialist recruiter placing disabled candidates in professional roles across UK.

Services:

Recruitment, job matching, CV support, interview coaching, employer partnerships

MyPlus Students' Club

Graduate Careers
UK Wide

Career support for disabled students and graduates seeking internships and graduate roles.

Services:

Graduate jobs, internships, career events, employer directory, mentoring

Mencap Learn

Training Provider
UK Wide

Training and education programs for people with learning disabilities to develop work skills.

Services:

Skills training, vocational courses, work experience, qualifications, confidence building

Shaw Trust Training

Training Provider
UK Wide

Vocational training and skills development for disabled people preparing for employment.

Services:

Pre-employment training, vocational courses, work preparation, confidence building, certifications

National Autistic Society Employment

Autism Employment
UK Wide

Specialist employment support for autistic adults including job coaching and workplace support.

Services:

Autistic-friendly job support, workplace coaching, employer training, job finding

Autism West Midlands Employment

Autism Employment
West Midlands

Employment services for autistic people in West Midlands including job coaching and employer liaison.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, autism training for employers, workplace support

Autism Anglia Employment

Autism Employment
East Anglia

Autism-specific employment support in East Anglia helping autistic people find and keep jobs.

Services:

Job coaching, supported employment, employer training, workplace adaptations

Scottish Autism Employment

Autism Employment
Scotland

Employment services for autistic people across Scotland with specialist autism expertise.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, employer partnerships, autism awareness training

Autism Hampshire Employment

Autism Employment
Hampshire

Employment support for autistic adults in Hampshire with tailored job coaching.

Services:

Job searching, supported employment, workplace coaching, employer liaison

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Rights Body
UK Wide

UK's equality regulator providing advice on disability discrimination and employment rights.

Services:

Rights information, discrimination advice, legal guidance, employer resources

ACAS - Disability at Work

Advisory Service
UK Wide

Advisory service providing free and impartial advice on workplace disability issues.

Services:

Employment rights advice, reasonable adjustments, dispute resolution, workplace guidance

Citizens Advice - Employment

Advice Service
UK Wide

Free advice on employment rights including disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments.

Services:

Employment rights, discrimination advice, tribunal support, workplace issues

Disability Rights UK - Work Rights

Rights Organization
UK Wide

Provides information about employment rights and workplace support for disabled people.

Services:

Rights information, workplace guidance, factsheets, helpline, advocacy

Business Disability Forum

Business Network
UK Wide

Membership organization of employers committed to disability inclusion. Resources for employees and employers.

Services:

Disability advice, reasonable adjustments, employer standards, workplace guidance

Working Families

Rights Charity
UK Wide

Charity supporting working parents and carers including disabled employees with caring responsibilities.

Services:

Flexible working advice, employment rights, legal helpline, workplace support

Brandon Trust Employment

Supported Employment
South West

Employment support for people with learning disabilities in South West England.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, work experience, employer engagement

Certitude Employment

Supported Employment
London

London-based employment support for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Job finding, supported employment, workplace coaching, employer partnerships

Real Life Options Employment

Supported Employment
England

Employment services across England helping people with learning disabilities into work.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, skills training, workplace support

MacIntyre Employment

Supported Employment
England

Employment support for people with learning disabilities across various English regions.

Services:

Job searching, supported employment, workplace coaching, employer liaison

Midland Mencap Employment

Supported Employment
Midlands

Employment services for people with learning disabilities in the Midlands.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, skills training, employer partnerships

FitzRoy Employment

Supported Employment
England

Employment support across England for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Job finding, supported employment, workplace support, skills development

Creative Support Employment

Supported Employment
England

Employment services helping people with learning disabilities find and maintain work.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, workplace adaptations, employer training

Enable Scotland Employment

Supported Employment
Scotland

Scotland's largest learning disability charity providing extensive employment support.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, work experience, employer partnerships

Cornerstone Employment

Supported Employment
Scotland

Employment services for people with learning disabilities across Scotland.

Services:

Supported employment, job finding, workplace coaching, skills development

Mencap Northern Ireland Employment

Supported Employment
Northern Ireland

Employment services for people with learning disabilities across Northern Ireland.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, employer partnerships, workplace support

Praxis Care Employment

Supported Employment
Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland provider offering employment support for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Supported employment, job finding, workplace coaching, skills training

Positive Futures Employment

Supported Employment
Northern Ireland

Employment services for people with learning disabilities in Northern Ireland.

Services:

Job coaching, supported employment, employer liaison, workplace support

NCVO Volunteering

Volunteering Network
UK Wide

National Council for Voluntary Organisations - information about accessible volunteering opportunities.

Services:

Volunteering guidance, accessible opportunities, volunteer rights, resources

Volunteering Matters

Volunteering
UK Wide

Charity promoting inclusive volunteering including pathways for disabled volunteers.

Services:

Volunteer opportunities, supported volunteering, skills development, pathway to work

UnLtd

Social Enterprise
UK Wide

Foundation supporting social entrepreneurs including disabled founders.

Services:

Funding, mentoring, business support, networking, awards

Start Up Loans

Business Finance
UK Wide

Government-backed business loans for people starting or growing a business (accessible to disabled entrepreneurs).

Services:

Business loans, mentoring, business planning support

Princes Trust Enterprise

Youth Enterprise
UK Wide

Supports young people including disabled youth to start their own businesses.

Services:

Business loans, grants, mentoring, training, networking (ages 18-30)

National Apprenticeship Service

Government Service
England

Government service promoting apprenticeships including supported apprenticeships for disabled learners.

Services:

Apprenticeship vacancies, supported apprenticeships, employer information, funding

Supported Internships

Internships
England

Study programs for young people with SEND aged 16-24, providing extended work placements with tailored support.

Services:

Work placements, job coaching, education, progression to employment

Mencap Supported Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships
National

Mencap delivers supported apprenticeships for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Apprenticeships, workplace training, job coaching, qualifications

MS Society Employment Support

MS Employment
UK Wide

Employment advice and support for people with multiple sclerosis.

Services:

Work rights advice, symptom management at work, employer resources, peer support

Parkinson's UK Work Support

Parkinson's Support
UK Wide

Employment advice for people with Parkinson's disease.

Services:

Work rights, reasonable adjustments, employer guidance, managing symptoms

Epilepsy Action Employment

Epilepsy Support
UK Wide

Work and employment advice for people with epilepsy.

Services:

Employment rights, workplace safety, disclosure advice, employer information

Careers Wales

Careers Advice
Wales

Welsh government careers service providing support to disabled job seekers.

Services:

Career guidance, skills assessment, job searching, training advice

Skills Development Scotland

Careers Advice
Scotland

Scotland's careers service offering tailored support for disabled people.

Services:

Career guidance, skills assessment, training information, employability support

Purple Space

Professional Network
UK Wide

Professional network for disabled employees connecting them with inclusive employers.

Services:

Networking, career development, employer connections, mentoring

Rethink Mental Illness Employment

Mental Health
England

Employment services for people with severe mental illness including job coaching.

Services:

Supported employment, job coaching, workplace support, employer training

AbilityNet - Workplace Tech

Technology
UK Wide

Provides workplace technology assessments and support for disabled employees.

Services:

Technology assessments, assistive tech advice, workplace solutions, Access to Work assessments

Maximus Employment Services

Welfare to Work
England & Wales

Delivers government Work and Health Programme supporting people with health conditions into work.

Services:

Employment support, health management, job coaching, employer engagement

Mencap Day Opportunities

Day Services
National

Day services including work-like activities and voluntary roles for people with learning disabilities.

Services:

Day activities, work experience, skills development, social enterprises

Hft MyLife

Day Services
England & Wales

Day opportunities including meaningful activities and progression toward employment.

Services:

Day activities, skills building, volunteering, work preparation