Finding a job
Having a job and volunteering gives you control over your life and helps your community.
It is a great way to feel good about yourself and connect with other people.
People with learning disabilities can use their skills and experiences to do work they enjoy.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a good way to learn new skills and use your time to help other people.
It is a great way to feel good about yourself and connect with other people.
Some people volunteer to get experience which they can use to find a job.
Volunteering can be for just a few hours every month, or it can be more such as volunteering for a few days every week.
We have a list of volunteering websites in ßÙßÇÂþ».
Connect to Work
is a free personalised employment support programme from ßÙßÇÂþ» for people
with health challenges
a disability
personal circumstances that are making finding or keeping work difficult
The programme matches you to an Employment Specialist. They will support you to find the right job and succeed in it.
If you’re already in work but at risk of losing your job, a Connect to Work Employment Specialist can work with you and your employer to help you stay in work.
Employability
offers support to find a job and stay in employment.
EmployAbility helps people to find work placements, volunteer opportunities and paid work.
They also work with employers to make sure everyone has what they need to do the job.
EmployAbility also works with some schools and colleges. It supports young autistic people to find work experience opportunities and .
It can help people not eligible for adult social care to access employment schemes. It can also support people who can get , or who self-fund.
Email: employability@surreychoices.com
Telephone: 01483 806 806
Text 07860 020 130
WorkWell
WorkWell is a free one-to-one coaching service that helps ßÙßÇÂþ» residents with health issues and/or disabilities. The help is to start, stay or return to work.
You could be eligible for:
- a personalised support plan to help you stay in your job, return to work, or prevent time off due to illness or disability
- confidential support from specialists to explore new career opportunities in ßÙßÇÂþ»
- access to local mental health or physical activity support services within seven days
- help with mental and physical health challenges at work
You can self-refer, speak to your GP, or contact them directly for support.