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Steps Into Work - Supported Internship

Description

Service Description

The steps into work supported internship is an academic year long programme which typically runs from September to July. The programme is suitable for young people aged 16-24 with an education, health and care plan and takes place over 4 days a week. The programme is designed to support young people that would like to enter employment but need support to achieve this.

Student’s access work placements with 75% (three days a week) of the learners time spent in the workplace at Better leisure centres. Learner’s undertake a variety of different tasks, depending on aspirations and areas of development enabling them to build confidence and learn and develop transferable work-based skills. Placements are supported by a job coach and allocated job buddy within the centres. The remaining day is spent working towards a qualification in Customer Service and English and maths, if appropriate.

Towards the end of the programme learners will be supported with job searching, applying for jobs and interview technique to offer the best chance of securing employment.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Applicants should be aged 16 to 25 with a Education Health and Care Plan

We work with a wide range of disabilities.

Additioinal email: [email protected]

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
From 16 To 25

Costs

Cost
Free

Questions & Answers

Are The Premises Accessible For Wheelchair Users?
Yes
Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes
Cost Details: Other
No
Do You Cater For Over 8s?
Yes
Do You Have A Waiting List?
No
Do You Have Car Parking Spaces?
Yes
Do You Have Child Protection Policies And Procedures
Yes
Do You Have Immediate Vacancies?
Yes
Do You Offer Specific Support For Children With Additional Needs?
Yes
Eligibility - Can The Service Be Accessed By Extended Family Members Or Carers
Yes
Has A Service Description?
Yes
Is There A Waiting List?
No

OFSTED Information

OFSTED Last Inspection and Summary
29 March 2023
Good

Further Information

Provider Type
SEND
Ofsted Rating
Good
Delivery Channels
In Person Off-Site Venue
Referral Criteria
None (Self-referral)