Find a Job

There are different places to find a job.

Some places have special support for people who have a disability.

There are places that help you with interview skills and writing a CV.

Sometimes doing work experience can help you find the right type of job.

Places that help you find a job

• Employment Services at the Job Centre, ask for a Disability Employment Advisor (DEA).
• Employment Services Direct phone 0845 6060234.
• Careers Guidance Service.
• The Supported Placement Scheme usually run by a local agency.
• Work link and Government Supported Programmes.
• An Employment or Recruitment Agency.
• You could ask your Key worker to help you get an appointment.

Places to look for a job

• At the Job Centre.
• Employment Services Direct phone 0845 6060234.
• Worklink.
• In the Newspaper jobs section.
• On the Internet at a Job Web Site.
• On the notice board at a library or community centre.
• In magazines or newsletters.
• Ask your friends or people you know.

What kind of Job?

You should know what type of job you are looking for.

• Do a course at college to get training on a job.
• Do voluntary work like the work you want to do.
• Ask for work experience to try the work out.
• Speak to other people that do the same type of job.