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Getting a job

Payments and allowances

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)/Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

When you get a letter confirming you are in receipt of the above - always take a photo of it. You will need an electronic copy handy to email to various places!

Employment Support Allowance (ESA)

If you are over the age of 18, you may also be able to claim Employment Support Allowance. This is for young people who have a disability and who are unable to work, or who are in need of support to enable them to work by the Department for Work and Pensions. You will have a work capability assessment to see if you are eligible, and what type of additional support you will need.

The quickest way to apply for Employment and Support Allowance is by calling 0800 055 6688 (Textphone: 0800 023 4888).

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Supported internships

These are study programmes for young people aged 16-24 with a Statement of SEN or an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Supported internships are unpaid and offer between six months to two years of classroom and work based learning with an employer. This prepares young people for employment and may lead to paid work with the employer. Young people may receive a relevant qualification at the end of the programme.

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for a real employer, earn a real salary and gain a recognised qualification whilst gaining valuable workplace skills and experience.

Anyone living in England, over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice (external link).

For more information visit:

Traineeships

Traineeships provide a mixture of learning and work experience for young people aged 16-25 who may not be sure what they want to do, or whether they have the skills and understanding that employers might be asking for. Many colleges and training providers offer a range of traineeships or supported internships and mentoring.

Supported employment placements

A number of organisations in the borough offer supported employment placements for young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 16-25 years. They also offer information, advice and guidance on a range of issues, including supported internships or careers advice:

You can call or contact them directly. If you have an education health and care plan, you can ask your SEN officer to send on your plan to the organisation to help them understand your needs better, and show your strengths and areas you might find challenging.

Further information for young people in Haringey is available on the Youth Space website.

Adult Employment and Learning Advisers

The council also has a team of Adult Employment and Learning Advisers who are professionally qualified to:

  • Help adults at any stage in their lives, to make the right choices about skills, careers, and qualifications
  • Support all learners on a Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS) course to help them get the best out of their course, and plan what they want to do after their course

There is more information on the HALS Learner Support pages.

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Employment support

If you have an education health and care plan, you can ask your SEN officer to send on your plan to the organisation to help them understand your needs better, and show your strengths and areas you might find challenging.

Further information for young people in Haringey is available on the Youth Space website.

Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS)

The council also has a team of Adult Employment and Learning Advisers who are professionally qualified to:

  • Help adults at any stage in their lives, to make the right choices about skills, careers, and qualifications
  • Support all learners on a Haringey Adult Learning Service (HALS) course to help them get the best out of their course, and plan what they want to do after their course

More information is available on the HALS Learner Support pages.

Specialist Employment Adviser

A new specialist employment adviser is joining the council's in-house employment service Haringey Works. The adviser is experienced at supporting young people with disabilities and autism into good quality jobs, that align with their individual goals. The adviser will be based at the autism hub and in the community. The service will adopt the supported employment model which uses partnerships to enable people with disabilities to achieve sustainable long-term employment and businesses to employ valuable and talented workers.

The service is available to Haringey residents aged 18 – 34.

Please contact lucy.edwards@haringey.gov.uk for more information on how to be referred into the service.

Job Centre Plus

The Job Centre Plus network (external link) can also help young people and adults of all ages find work as well as advice on what benefits are available while job search is taking. Job Centre Plus Disability Employment Advisers can offer additional advice and guidance for people with learning difficulties or disabilities.

This includes:

  • Help to decide what type of work or training suits you best
  • Specialist assessment with a work psychologist to help you prepare to find and stay in work
  • A job-matching and referral service

People aged 18 and over may be able to participate in the Work and Health Programme which supports people with disabilities and provides one to one support from a health professional.

You can contact Job Centre Plus on 0845 604 3719 or by textphone on 0845 608 8551.

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides face to face, online and telephone advice and guidance to support your career planning. See the National Careers Service website (external link) for more information and a range of online tools and support.

Haringey Works

Haringey Works is a one-stop shop service for Haringey residents dedicated to supporting you into employment.

We work closely with residents, partners and businesses to provide a wide range of pathways into employment in various sectors.

Our support service includes:

  • A personal Employment Advisor
  • Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) – this includes careers and CV advice, and interview preparation
  • Access to vacancies in Haringey and the surrounding areas
  • Sector-specific training
  • Apprenticeships
  • Access to a wide range of employability services in Haringey
  • Support in your first few months of work

Visit the Haringey Careers Portal to access all our vacancies - just upload your CV and register with us to register.

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Page Last Updated:

November 14, 2022

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