Finding a job as a SEND young person
Employment
Being employed, means you are paid by someone else for doing a job. Depending on the type of job you apply for, the hours you will work will change. Usually jobs are either:
- full time (working 35 to 40 hours a week)
- part time (working less than 35 hours a week)
- flexible (working hours to suit you)
- casual work (you can pick and choose when you work).
To find jobs near you, visit:
For help finding a job contact Supported Employment Service.
Apply for a job
Once you've found a job you're interested in, see how to apply for it.
Self employment
Maybe you'd like to start your own business. It could be something you're interested in, or something you've never seen before.
Being your own boss can be challenging, stressful, but rewarding. There are tons of organisations and free resources online that can help you.
For advice and guidance you can:
- contact your local Job Centre Plus office and speak with the Disability Employment Advisor (DEA)
- visit the Kent and Medway Business Hub
- use the Ask a Kent Librarian service to get start-up business information as well as mailing lists. The library has free business resources for members
- contact the Association for Disabled Professionals
- visit Scope's website for: