Inclusive Employment
For adults with learning disabilities and Autism with ambitions of gaining paid work, the Inclusive Employment programme will enhance the opportunities available to you; by identifying possible employers, developing CVs, arranging and mediating interviews, offering skills development, work experience and on-the-job coaching.
ECL’s team of Inclusive Employment Consultants work with individuals to develop their skills, confidence, and work experience in order for them to be able to realise their career ambitions.
All of the adults that we support through Inclusive Employment benefit from:
- Bespoke career guidance and support including vocational profiling
- Vocational and accredited qualifications
- Work experience placements based on an individual’s interests. So far, we have placed our candidates into horticultural, facilities management, care, retail and hospitality settings, ensuring they are equipped with the skills they need to begin their career.
On attaining employment, we provide support for both employees and employers for as long as required, to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.
We’re pleased to announce that our Inclusive Employment Service has been awarded the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) kite mark grading of ‘good provider’ following it’s very first audit.
It has been great to give Ellen the opportunity of employment, she is more than capable of doing the job and it’s reassuring to know that both Ellen and myself have the back-up from ECL if needed, I would definitely recommend inclusive employment to other employers.
A new coffee shop has opened up at the ECL Headquarters office complex and we’re thrilled to say that one of our Inclusive Employment customers is part of the team of friendly baristas!
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MP for Clacton, Giles Watling met with an inclusive employer in Clacton as a show of support for an initiative that helps adults with learning disabilities and autism achieve paid employment.
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Having undertaken vocational training and gained valuable work experience, Inclusive Employment Candidate, Ellen secures paid employment as a sales assistant with Geek Retreat in Chelmsford.
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Inclusive Employment candidate secures her ideal job working with horses, with the support of ECL Inclusive Employment Consultant.
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Donna, mum to customer Connor is over the moon with ECL's Inclusive Employment programme despite her early concerns.
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Geek Retreat is a vibrant cafe venue in Chelmsford, where you can meet, eat, trade, and game in all things geeky.
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Opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism
At ECL, we provide services across Essex and neighbouring boroughs of London to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Meet Ellen
Ellen was very keen to secure paid employment either working in a shop or cinema and was willing to work hard to achieve her dream.