Finding a job can be hard at the best of times, but so much harder if you have a disability. This section lists organisations helping people in the Swindon area who are facing the challenge of seeking work.
Connect - Supported Employment Service (Swindon Borough Council)Enables people with learning disabilities to train for work in work experience placements.
Disability Employment AdvisorsA service to employers, employees and jobseekers.
Disabled Workers Co-operativeBringing together the skills of disabled individuals and employers.
Enterprise WorksOffers work assessment, experience, training, and full-time paid employment.
Jobcentre Plus (DWP)Information about employment from the Government.
Living OptionsServices provided by and for people with physical disabilities.
New DimensionsProvide a therapeutic environment for individuals to actively engage in their own recovery from mental health problems.
Phoenix MailingEmploy people with enduring mental health problems.
QEST (Richmond Fellowship)Employment service helping people with enduring mental health problems.
Shaw TrustSpecialist centres around the UK, which offer a variety of pre-employment activities, work related learning and support.
SKILL-National Bureau for Students With DisabilitiesPromotes opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment.
Swindon VolunteersProvide information about voluntary work.
United ResponseEncouraging individuals with learning disabilities or mental health problems to plan employment and training.
Upham Road Resource CentreA day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.
Upham Road Resource CentreA day service available to adults, including those with a learning disability.
Workable WiltshireWebsite helping people with disabilities and carers with employment in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Working for OpportunitiesA charity helping people with disabilities find employment.
Working Hands (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership)An occupational service providing a creative and therapeutic environment for mental health users in Swindon.