What we offer if you join our register
We offer you.....
- An opportunity to discuss your employment needs with us in fully accessible premises
- Interpreters, personal assistants (enablers) or equipment where requested
- Information, advice and guidance about employment issues and social inclusion
- Free membership of our Voluntary Register which includes:
- Addition of your name and details of your skills and experience to our computerised database
- Routine matching of your personal data against vacancies logged by Swindon Employers Forum on Disability or identified from other sources
- Written & telephone advice about vacancies that match your skills, abilities and aspirations
- Help with finding voluntary and/or work experience, if requested
- Additional one to one support services from our Employment Co-ordinator who will help you identify and approach specific employers
- Weekly job club (by arrangement) - support with making applications, writing CVs, and identifying your skills
- Other training opportunities, e.g. Career Management programmes
- A regular OPPORTUNITY newsletter that keeps you informed of events and developments within WfO
- Free, 'in house' Disability Equality Training covering:-
- The Disability Discrimination Act
- Dealing with discrimination
- Effective communication and inclusion
- Accessibility and reasonable adjustment
- Free access to our online Disability Equality Training Webequality
- Invitations to share your progress in obtaining work and contribute to improvements in our service by:-
- Responding to questionnaires
- Attending open meetings
- Visiting our office to update your personal circumstances
- Meeting independent evaluators of our service
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses for those who attend our events or visit by agreement
