Inspiring Futures Supported Employment and Training Services in Reading
Supports Reading residents with autism and/or learning disabilities into the right work placement that support and improves their health and wellbeing.
What to expect from our Inspiring Futures - Supported Employment and Training Services
Within this 3 minute video, Cheryl from our Inspiring Futures team, will explain what to expect when you join the Inspiring Futures - Supported Employment and Training Services in Reading programme.
Eligibility
- Residents of Reading Borough Council
- Aged 18 to 65 years, who are diagnosed with a learning disability and/or Autism (LDA)
- Looking to get into the work environment straight away
- Not currently in work and not receiving any benefits that require them to look for work, or simply need more support getting back into the workplace
Our Support Services
When the time is right, we'll match you to a suitable role or placement and support you all the way into the workplace.
Dedicated to supporting you
You’ll have a Supported Employment Specialist, dedicated to supporting you throughout your journey back to work
Working at your pace
We’ll work at your pace and personalise support for you and your needs
Access to 'hidden' paid and voluntary roles
We'll help you find the right role within the work environment that adapts to your circumstances and supports your health and wellbeing
Reasonable workplace adjustments
We’ll work with your employer to adapt the workplace and your role to accommodate your needs to help you stay in work
In-work support
We’ll keep supporting you in the first weeks and months of your job and continue to work with your employer for as long as required, to support you with this transition into the workplace
Health & wellbeing support
You'll have access to your own personal wellness action plan and a range of resources to help with your heath and wellbeing
Inspiring Confidence.
Inspiring People.
See how the Inspiring Futures Supported Employment and Training Rervices in Reading can help you. Register your interest with Reading Borough Council who will work with you to see if this is the right programme for you.
What can you expect on your journey with Fedcap?
We understand the difficulties you may face when looking to get into the workplace. You may find it hard to imagine what kind of work you could do or what workplace adjustments you may need. But don’t worry, we’ll get to know you, understand your aspirations and support needs, and will uncover skills and talents you might not realise you have, but are valuable to employers.
You’ll have a dedicated Supported Employment Specialist who’ll work with you to tailor the service to your needs. Once we’ve understood your work preferences, capabilities and requirements we’ll work with employers to help you into the workplace. We’ll aim to find the best role for you, whether this is paid employment, volunteering, training, apprenticeships, internships or work experience.
We’ll provide you with at least eight hours of support per week for up to nine months, helping you with appointments, activities, clubs and various workshops to support you on the journey into the workplace. We’ll keep supporting you in the first weeks and months of your job and work with your employer if any issues arise.