Inclusive Employment

An inspiring story of how ECL's Inclusive Employment team supported Paul to find fulfilling employment at an Essex primary school

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) and ECL have devised a process that will make job applications for roles more accessible for people with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Amy, a 27-year-old with a zest for life embarked on a life-changing journey towards inclusive employment with the support of ECL (Essex Cares Limited) Inclusive Employment program.

Marsh Farm is an animal adventure park spread over 30 acres of farmland in South Woodham Ferrers, Essex. Taken over by the Partyman Company in 2013, the Farm has become a top-class attraction which employs around 130 people and welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

David is a 39-year old an animal fan who loves learning. He had been enjoying volunteering at a local nature reserve before Covid-19 took hold. Once the world reopened, he was keen to regain some of the independence he had lost during the pandemic.

ECL's Inclusive Employment partnership with the East of England Co-op wins an MJ Award for Innovation in Building Diversity and Inclusion.