As well as supporting each person, we support employers to understand the needs of that person. We work with employers to overcome any potential worries or problems.
Ongoing support
We don’t just work with employers until someone is in their placement. We work alongside them once someone joins the workplace.
We have found this very helpful for both employers and for the person who is working.
Some employers may be nervous about employing someone with a disability. They may be worried about how to deliver training. They may wonder if the person is up to the job, or be worried about what adjustments may have to be made.
We have found that the answers lie in working with an individual, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.
Supporting someone to do the job well
Supporting someone to work isn’t about just finding them a job. It’s about matching the individual with the right employer and providing both with the support they need.
This could be about practical solutions as well as about changing attitudes. Our experience has shown that usually only small practical changes are needed to make training accessible for the people we support. And often, (as many employers have told us) once a person is given the opportunity to try out a job, their contribution speaks for itself.
If you are an employer and can offer us placements of paid work, please contact us on info@unitedresponse.org.uk
