A supported internship is a learning programme for young people aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
It involves spending time with an employer, learning skills, understanding the world of work and gaining experience. The young person is supported by a job coach and a workplace mentor, and will also complete a work-based qualification, along with English and maths.
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At the end of the internship, the young person will be supported to find a paid job (if that’s what they want to do) or will get help to go on to further learning opportunities.
There are lots of supported internships available in Salford and further afield in Greater Manchester.
To express an interest in becoming a supported intern, please complete this expression of interest form. We advise completing this form as soon as possible to ensure all relevant, pre-employment checks (such as a DBS) can be undertaken before the internship commences.
For any other queries regarding supported internships, please email [email protected].
The Skills for Life and Employment department at Eccles Sixth Form College provide a range of pre-entry, entry and level 1 courses for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
The courses cater for students who have highly specialised support needs including peg feeding, tracheotomy maintenance, sensory impairment, profound mental health issues and degenerative life limiting conditions. Support is in built throughout these courses with a team of specially trained teaching staff and Support Assistants.
Find out more on the Eccles Sixth Form College website.
Get support in work if you have a disability or health condition.
National Autisic Society are the UK's largest provider of specialist autism services. Their trained staff and volunteers bring passion and expertise to the lives of 100,000 autistic people every year. Visit the website and you'll find services directed towards autistic people, parents and carers and professionals.
The Disabled Children’s Partnership is a major coalition of more than 70 organisations campaigning for improved health and social care for disabled children, young people and their families.
This project supports young people with additional needs aged 16 to 25 years with confidence building. Specifically designed to reach young people who are experiencing anxiety, isolation and who have limited or no plans for the future.
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