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Employment Opportunities - CareTrade Charitable Trust

To provide Employment Support to young adults with autism living in London. To increase opportunities for work experience, develop employability skills, apply for jobs and succeed in employment.

How is this provided?
- A series of 8 workshops focusing on developing employability skills
- 1:1 sessions with CareTrade staff to undertake job searching/applications/interviews etc.
- Access to supported work experience opportunities and our mock interview programme
- Weekly group sessions with peers and Programme Coordinator to discuss experiences/progress
- Support at interviews
- In work support once employment is secured if required (funded by Access to Work)
- Support is provided for up to 9 months.

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Demelza Danaher
Contact Position
Employment Opportunities Coordinator
Telephone
07805 637599
E-mail
demelza.danaher@caretradeuk.org
Website
Care Trade website

Location

Name
The Clarence Centre
Address
6 St Georges Circus
Southwark
London
Postcode
SE1 6FE

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm during term time
Session Information
Days: Part Time for 24 weeks
Time: Varies depending on the activity or work experience but at least 1 day per week

Other Details

Costs

Details
There is a ‘per person’ fee. Where a young person qualifies for support from Social Services this may be funded by the Local Authority. Alternatively this may be met privately. We will advise you on who to approach within your Local Authority if you don’t have a social worker. If you already receive Direct Payments from Social Services then you will be responsible for meeting the costs of the course.

Availability

Age Ranges
18-30 years old
with a diagnosis of autism
who want to work
Referral Details

Young people can self-refer.  Request an application form from the email address in the ‘contact us’ section. If you have a social worker please speak with them about this and if you don’t please contact your Local Authority and request an assessment.

If parents/carers/professionals know a young person who may be interested they must ask the young person to complete the application/to be supported to complete it. We also hold information sessions which are advertised on our website www.care-trade.org

A young person must have a diagnosis of autism, live within London, be able to demonstrate that they are ‘work ready’ and has a desire to gain paid employment.

Local Offer

Description

 To provide Employment Support to young adults with autism living in London. To increase opportunities for work experience, develop employability skills, apply for jobs and succeed in employment.
How is this provided?
- A series of 8 workshops focusing on developing employability skills
- 1:1 sessions with CareTrade staff to undertake job searching/applications/interviews etc.
- Access to supported work experience opportunities and our mock interview programme
- Weekly group sessions with peers and Programme Coordinator to discuss experiences/progress
- Support at interviews
- In work support once employment is secured if required (funded by Access to Work)
- Support is provided for up to 9 months.
 

Contact Name
Demelza Danaher
Contact Telephone
07805 637599
Contact Email
demelza.danaher@caretradeuk.org
Links
CareTrade Website
Last updated: 04/11/2021
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