SEND Employment Organisations and Resources
On this page you will find information about where you can find organisations and some useful resources to help you when thinking about employment.
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There are local and national services that can provide employment advice for young people with SEND.
Organisations and Resources
ACAS
ACAS have advice on supporting disabled people at work. For employers, managers and disabled employees, workers and job applicants. To learn more, visit the ACAS website [External Link].
Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism offers autistic people over 18 support in employment. They give you the chance to showcase your skills and attributes in the workplace. You can sign up for updates on future placement opportunities. For more information, visit Ambitious about Autism [External Link].
CareTrade - The Autism Project
The Autism Project is a full‑time employability programme for autistic young people aged 18–25 with an EHCP, supporting them to build skills and move into paid employment. To find out more and apply, visit the CareTrade website [External Link].
Connect to Work
Connect to Work is a voluntary programme funded by the UK Government, designed to help people overcome barriers to employment. To find out more and apply, visit the Ingeus website [External Link].
Government Website
The Government has guidance for young people with SEND. This is designed to help you find and stay in work. It is also appropriate for parents, carers and professionals. To find out more, visit the GOV.uk help and support page [External Link].
They also have information for young people with SEND looking for work and applying for a job. For more information, visit the GOV.uk Looking for work if you're disabled page [External Link].
Scope Career Pathways
Scope is a disability equality charity. They a service called Career Pathways for young disabled aged 16-25. It gives you information and advice around careers. To learn more, visit the Scope Career Pathways directory page.
Step Ahead Service
This free service, based at Sutton College and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is a one stop shop for all employment options, careers / skills advice and information. Get help looking for jobs, interview techniques, job applications and one to one coaching interviews. To learn more, visit the Step Ahead Service directory page.
The Transition Information Network (TIN)
The TIN is a group of organisations and individuals. They want to improve the transition into adulthood for young people with SEND. They have lots of information for young people, parents, carers and professionals. To find out more, visit the Transition Information Network website [External Link].
WorkFit
Run by the Down's Syndrome Association. An employment programme for young people with Down's Syndrome. They help you with work experience, supported apprenticeships, paid employment and volunteering. For more information, visit the WorkFit website [External Link].