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Getting a Job
Cumbria Learning Disability and Autism
Partnership Board
OUR RULES
Cumbria
Learning Disability & Autism
Partnership Board
Getting and Having a Job, This includes training and education - our views and stories. Experts by experience will tell us what they want people to know about having a job.
Hospitality Academy
Education and Training Opportunities in Carlisle
Hospitality Academy
Our Current Courses
Hospitality Academy
An awarding winning, practical course leading to a qualification in Skills for Further Education and Employment. Work-based in People First Conference Centre.
Best Life Programme
A non- traditional day opportunity, developed by People First, to help you to think about how to ‘Live Your Best Life’. Workshops based in People First Conference Centre.
Travel Training
A short course offering the opportunity to get an RQF qualification in travel, both supported and independent travel depending on needs. Workshops and real-life practical based in People First Conference Centre.
Hospitality Academy
Hospitality Academy
Hospitality Academy
Hospitality Academy
Support from Local Organisations
Hospitality Academy
Links with Suppliers
Hospitality Academy
External Work Experience
Hospitality Academy
External Work Experience
Hospitality Academy
Regulated Qualification
Skills for Further
Learning and
Employment
Award
Certificate
Extended Certificate
Diploma
E1 –L2
Hospitality Academy
FundingWe are currently funded through two different routes;
Education provision within Local Authority (38 weeks)
Adult Social Care Day Services provision (48 weeks)
New route coming for people in receipt of benefits who might not qualify for the above routes.
Hospitality Academy
The Future
The Riverbank Kitchen
Raise awareness with local businesses
Employment opportunities for our learners
More courses that can be offered to local businesses and employers.
Hospitality Academy
Question and Answer SessionFirst, a question from us!
Can you guess the unusual utensils we use to make our signature shortbread? (There are 2!)
Hospitality Academy
Right2Work Sue Green
Partnership Board
06.03.20
Right2Work is a Community Interest
Company and a subsidiary of the
Oaklea Trust
3 components to our strategy
Community
Learning
Well-being
2 different models
Social
Enterprises
Work and
Learn
Appleby Hub and Community Cafe
Work and Learn…
Level 1 and 2 Food
Hygiene certificate
qualifications
Monthly Arts and Crafts
Hubcraft Market
The Furniture Warehouse
Work and Learn Employability Awards..
Make new friends…
Community Works
Community Works
Apprenticeship programme for
learners with Autism
Work and Learn Team
Apprenticeships
Supported Internships
Pathways to Work
Journey to Work with national
provider
Building Better Opportunities
programme for those furthest
away from the job market
What has changed about Education &
Learning for young people 16 - 24?
Getting a job is not easy .
If you have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) & you want to get a job you could be offered a
place on the Supported Internship Programme .
The programme will help you to
Identify your skills and aspirations
Help you get a job placement
Provides you with a 1:1 job coach
Help you reach employers who will value your
skills
Why go for a
Supported Internship?
Supported Internships can be a good way of having a study programme that helps you get a job.
What makes the Supported Internship different is that you do most of your learning at work. This means you can learn on the job.
A Supported Internship could be the right choice if you know you learn best by ‘doing’.
The most important thing is that you really want to get paid work. Supported Internships are all about working towards a paid job.
A Supported Internship is the bridge between education /College and real work.
Is there a Supported Internship
near me?
You can find out about Supported
Internships from:
school
college
your social worker or transition worker
Job Centre Plus
R2W (Right2work)
How do I know a Supported Internship
provider is good?
They will:
Have clear information about the internship and how it works.
Have a way for you to talk to someone who has done a Supported
Internship and find out how it worked for them.
Spend time with you and your family making sure that the Internship
is right for you and that you really do want to get paid work.
Have Job Coaches to help you think about your skills and what you
want to do.
Keep checking that things are working well.
How can I fund it – and will it affect my
benefits?
If you are aged 16 to 24 and have a Learning Difficulty Assessment or an Education Health care Plan(EHCP) then you can use that funding for your Supported Internship.
You may be able to get extra money for support from social services (you will have to have an assessment.)
You might be able to get extra money called Access to Work (you will have to fill in a claim form.) This money is for support to go to work.
You will still be able to get benefits for your day to day life.
If you want some more information on benefits and funding you should talk to your Social Worker or Transition worker. They will also be able to help you work out how paid work will affect your benefits.
Rachel – perfectly cast
Rachel is 22 and wants to work in the Care industry. She
has gained Level 1 in Health and Social care and wanted to
develop her practical experience. R2W secured a
placement for Rachel at Furness General Hospital in
Barrow, where she would be given a range of experiences.
Rachel , “I would like to work as a clinical support worker so
all this has helped me. The Supported Internship scheme
has helped with my confidence and to work as part of a
team. Knowing that the R2W staff are there to support me,
like when I need to ask questions without bothering busy
staff, has been really helpful. I wouldn’t have done work
experience without support.”
Ben – he’s handy to have
around!When we first met Ben he made it clear he
wanted to work, college was no longer his thing! He didn’t enjoy paperwork or being in the classroom, all he wanted to do was work.
The Langdale Estate in the Central Lakes was the perfect choice, to start with he worked with both their Maintenance & Grounds teams, getting involved with repairs, keeping the site tidy, routine maintenance checks & painting, this then progressed and Ben wanted to work within the on-site Stores department as well; this was put in place and Ben has been getting involved with stock-taking, checking off deliveries and putting stock items away.
Ben thoroughly enjoys each day of his placement and the departments he
works in. When asked what areas does he enjoy the most he frequently says
“I enjoy all of it, there is nothing I don’t like.”
Who’s on board?
Employer Commitment
From an Employer we require the following :
A placement in your Company
An agreed job role for the learner
Access to your company’s appropriatetraining and induction
Progress for the learner as the role is developed
Feedback to the Learner Review process
Why Supported Internships?
they can be a good way of having a study programme that helps
get a job. What makes them different is
most of the learning is done at work and some in college.
you learn on the job in a work environment that provides personal
learning and development.
It’s about looking at the young person as a whole –so your job
advisor may end up helping with things well beyond employment
issues – a holistic approach as you will see from the examples in this
brochure.
A Supported Internship could be the right choice, as learning whilst
working often is the best way to progress into work. Supported
Internships are all about working towards getting a paid job.
What do people say?
“The Supported Internship programme has been a
universal success with the students who participated on
it this year. After ten months of study at Kendal College
and job coaching from R2W in placement, both
students have successfully gained employment. The
partnership between Cumbria County Council, Kendal
College and Oaklea Trust has facilitated an effective
transition into the world of work for these young people.
Learning Services Manager, Kendal College
What do learners feel?
Travis says that he ‘has learnt so much’.
Nicole says that ‘she can’t wait to go to
work in the morning’.
Callum states ‘ it’s been one of the
greatest experiences of my life’.
Jordan, ‘I've got a green-light for life’.
Nathan, ‘I feel like it’s given me a
confidence boost’.
What Do Employers Say?
‘Callum’s strengths are his stock rotation and eye for for detail. His customer care is good and he has no hesitation in asking the customer if they need any help with loading the goods or finding items they are looking for’ [Mark-Bookers]
It’s been lovely to see Travis working with members of the public. He has done well’ [Booths Supermarkets]
‘His inherent ability, interest and enjoyment of drawing/illustrating will be of benefit to whomsoever does employ him.’(Ross –Chunky Wombat Media)
A parent perspective..
“I think its been amazing and done her the world of good. She feels part of a team at work and her confidence has improved massively. It was a battle to get her to go. I wanted her to do it. If she didn't come on this course she would just be sat around the house and never go out unless she had an appointment or something. She talks about work and she enjoys it. I can't believe she's thinking about working I thought she never would! I'm very proud of her and I'm glad she took the leap to join. She likes her advisors and that has helped as she's not good with new people. Everything has been positive. “
A parent perspective…
“I couldn’t praise this scheme enough. Cavan would
often say ‘When was the last time anyone wanted me?’
Since starting the scheme I haven’t seen Cavan smile so
much. He gets up and says ‘I’m going to work’ and tells
other family and friends ‘I go to work’.
He has good relationships with his Advisors and he feels
wanted and valued at the radio station especially as he
can do the tasks he’s given and enjoys it. He never
complains or says he doesn’t want to go, which is a
complete U-turn for him.”
Serving the people of Cumbria
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Autism in the workplace
What support is available?
Richie Young
Senior Advisor
Serving the people of Cumbria
Pre-Employment Support
Serving the people of Cumbria
In the workplace
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Equality and Diversity eLearning
• Explanation of Neurodiversity;
• Neurodiversity & the Equality Act
• Neurodiversity in the workplace
• Neurodiversity guidance
• Putting it into practice
• Sources and further reading
West House Supported Employment
In the beginning………
• Allerby- 1996
• 12 Acre Market Garden
• Therapeutic and a Work Place
• Veg- Plants- Eggs- Preserves
• Horticulture- Customer Service- Maintenance
• Veg Box Scheme- Market Stalls- Gardening Service
• Whitehaven- 2009
• Social Enterprise– Training/Support- ASC
• Best Café in Town- Home Made
• Customer Service- Food Prep- Baking-Housekeeping
• 10 year celebrations
• Workington Library- 2013
• Partnership with CCC
• Real Work environment
• Accredited Training- Paid employment
• Keswick- 2014
• Partnership with KMAG
• Fantastic Location
• Different Challenge
• A range of options
• Curwen Hall- 2019
• Social Enterprise 2016
• Individual (bespoke) & Signature Pottery
• Outlets
• Groups
The Choices Programme
• Partnership 2016
• National Lottery & European Social Fund
• Groundwork Lead
• One to One support and Guidance into Employment
• Further training and courses
• Making the positive changes you want in your life
Serving the people of Cumbria
TIME FOR LUNCH
Please take a
look at the Logos
and vote
Serving the people of Cumbria
What Job would you have loved to do?
In groups talk about your perfect job and
say why.
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What stopped you getting that Job?
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What does good support to get a job
look like?