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Jobcentre Plus As a statutory agency, Jobcentre Plus is the largest organisation assisting employers to recruit and retain people with disabilities. Through its network of Jobcentres and Disability Employment Advisers, a comprehensive range of assistance is available to the employer and their employee(s) with a disability. Jobcentre Plus offers a number of programmes and services for people with disabilities. New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP) New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP) helps people on disability and health related benefits move into and retain paid work through a network of local organisations contracted to provide this service. Job Broker providers provide advice about how to get a job; help with matching skills and abilities to what employers need and support on starting work. They can also include post employment support where appropriate. Acess to Work can provide a range of assistance which helps resolve some of the practical barriers faced by disabled people and their employers, including interview assistance, the provision of special or adapted equipment, alterations to working environments, help with getting to and from work, personal support in the workplace etc. Work Preparation is an individually tailored programme designed to help people with health conditions or a disability return to work following a long period of sickness or unemployment. It can also help people who are at risk of losing their job because of their disability by helping them to overcome difficulties that are affecting their work. Work Preparation programmes are run on behalf of Jobcentre Plus by local contracted organisations. These organisations have the skills and experience to help people prepare for work. The programme may be held at the contracted organisation's premises. The Job Introduction Scheme (JIS) The Job Introduction Scheme offers a trial period with an employer, helping the employer and potential employee to assess whether a job opportunity is right for each party. Formerly the Supported Employment Programme (SEP), Workstep takes a new and more flexible approach in assisting people with more severe disabilities into long-term employment. The Workstep programme is contracted out to local provider organisations. Jobcentre Plus works activelywith employers to encourage good recruitment
and employment practice. It promotes and awards the Disability
Symbol to employers who are recognised as being positive towards
disa An organisation wishing to become a Disability Symbol holder makes and implements 5 key commitments -
Using the Symbol gives a positive message about your organisation to people with disabilities. For information on all these services contact the Disability Employment Adviser (DEA) at your local Jobcentre. Careers Scotland is the new national service (formerly delivered through a network of local Career Development companies) providing advice and information on education, training and employment to young people and adults. In working with young people with special needs, major elements of the service include-
Careers Scotland, South East, 17 Logie Mill, Edinburgh, EH7 4HG Tel: 0131 556 7384 |
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Intowork is a company Limited by Guarantee (Registered in Scotland No. SC181737), and is a recognised Scottish Charity (Scottish Charity No. SC028327)
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applicants and developing employees with a disability. 
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