Supported Employment
Wigan Council Supported Employment Service specialises in supporting people with disabilities into gaining and sustaining paid employment and has done this successfully for over 15 years.
Wigan Council Supported Employment Service works with
local companies and organisations to find paid employment that
matches the needs and skills of people who have previously been
unable to find the right kind of work. This could be because of
their physical or learning disabilities, problems with sight or
hearing, mental health or have acquired a brain injury.
Short term work placements, which will hopefully lead to
full time permanent positions, are arranged with local companies to
offer a chance for both employers and employees to explore the work
environment.
Advice on benefits, college courses and basic skills is
also available to all participants. Specialist
trainers provide one to one support in the workplace and enable you
to work towards working independently.
Useful Contacts
Wigan Council Supported Employment Service
Address: Wigan Council, Ince Town Hall, Ince Green Lane, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4QX
Phone: 01942 828439
Fax: 01942 828483
Web: www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/JobsCareers/SupportedEmployment
Email: supempt@wigan.gov.uk
Wigan Council Supported Employment Service supports local employers to employ a more diverse workforce that reflects local communities.
Wigan Council Supported Employment Service supports individuals with disabilities into paid jobs they want to do and that they can do.