What are Supported Internships?
Supported Internships are work-based learning placements for people with learning disabilities who have a need for support to access employment.
“With the right support everyone who wants to work can work!”
The supported employment model works on the premise of place and train.
Repetition - Individuals are given placements and are given time and support to learn the job and, in many cases, becoming an invaluable resource to a workplace.
Placements can be paid or unpaid and should last over six months and normally would be at least 20 hours per week.
For more information see this guide
How to apply for a Supported Internship?
Whether you are an employer or a resident, the easiest way to apply for the supported internship programme is to speak to your local council.
Did you know that our sub-region has London’s best performing supported employment outcomes for residents and businesses in the capital?
Get in touch!
Whatever your query, our colleagues have the expertise to assist you.
Supported employment contacts where you live:
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Barking & Dagenham - supportedemployment@lbbd.gov.uk
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Bexley - Bexley Twofold
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Bromley - enquiries@bromleymencap.org Tel. 020 8466 0790
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Enfield - EQUALS@enfield.gov.uk
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Greenwich - gllab-info@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
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Havering - havering.works@havering.gov.uk
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Newham - ournewhamwork@newham.gov.uk
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Redbridge - workredbridge@redbridge.gov.uk
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Waltham Forest - SupportedEmployment@walthamforest.gov.uk