What is our offer?

The ECL Supported Employment team fully supports job candidates every step of the way to ensure they are confident and ready for work; their help includes:

• CV writing, completing job applications, and interview preparation.
• Sourcing relevant training, volunteer, and work experience opportunities.
• Settling newly appointed employees into their roles; for example, practising their journey to work, supporting with on-boarding paperwork and induction training.
• Providing on-the-job coaching until the employee is fully independent in their role.
• Providing a point of contact to both employers and employees, helping placements succeed and grow over time

ECL also has a dedicated employer engagement team who collaborate with employers across Essex, guiding them to confidently recruit, support, and retain employees with learning disabilities and/or autism.

The support they provide includes:

• Engaging potential employers to understand their recruitment needs and recommending candidates who are a strong fit.
• Providing guidance to employers on how to make reasonable adjustments and become a disability confident employer. Advising on support available from government initiatives.
• Offering ongoing support after placement to help employers and employees maintain a strong, successful working relationship.

The ECL Supported Employment team offer a skilled, experienced, and free resource to support your recruitment needs.

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