Employment, training and education for people with learning disabilities

Employment

If you are looking for work, need CV advice, or want to develop your skills, some organisations can help:

• Jobcentre Plus offers help to job seekers and people with disabilities to find work. You can be referred to a Disability Employment Adviser.
• National Careers Service will look at your abilities, aspirations and strengths to help find the right job for you. They give advice on how to:
  • prepare for work
  • find training or work experience
  • find and apply for paid work
  • manage a disability at work
  • support you if you have problems at work
• Fedcap support – This service is for adults with a learning disability or autism who are under the LD&A team. They offer the following:
  • a dedicated employment adviser
  • specialist recruitment advice
  • access to local employment opportunities
  • ongoing assessments to understand your needs
  • access to our online career portal – the Fedcap Hub
  • a range of personal support from local and specialist services
  • financial health support and budgeting
  • business start up and self-employment advice
  • skills support and training
  • improved job searching skills
  • access to our Wellbeing Support team.

Training and education

Apprenticeships and traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships are open to all ages above 16 years. They are good for those who are leaving education and want to work as they develop new skills.

Colleges

Colleges offer vocational, further and higher education courses.

Voluntary

Volunteering is a great way to stay active, social and independent. It is a good way to get work experience and give something back to individuals or communities. It can also help you build contacts and will look good on your CV.

Community and social opportunities

Reading Services Guide information on supported learning, training and working

Mencap community projects

Autism Berkshire – workshops and courses for autistic adults