Supported Internship Programme

Finding employment can be challenging, especially if you have additional support needs. We are here to help individuals, who may need tailored support, to move into employment.

Our Supported Internship Programme gives you, the employer, the chance to take on a new member of staff and benefit from having a diverse workforce. We understand that running any business demands time and money, so we have created a bespoke package of courses to enable you to invest in your staff and your business with minimum disruption. The programme is fully government-funded and so comes at no additional cost to you as a business.

A reliable member of staff can be difficult to come by, especially during times when there is a high turnover of staff. We will connect you with a student who has the ambition to pursue a career within your specific field and arrange an interview.

Job Coaches will train the intern in your place of business and the classroom for a minimum of 20 weeks. At the end of the placement, we would continue to support you for a period of time if you decided to take the intern on as a paid employee or an apprentice.

Taking on an intern will bring you multiple benefits. This is your chance to support someone in the world of work, while at the same time gaining from the benefits of having an additional member of staff.

Benefits of taking on a Supported Intern

• Gain a determined and reliable new member of staff
• Contributes to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Improve corporate social responsibility and positive PR
• Gain a staff member trained specifically for the job role

The recruitment journey

• Application – Review the candidate’s application
• Work trial – Meet the candidate
• Internship – Tailored on-the-job training
• Employment – Transition into paid employment for successful interns

For further information please email supportedinternship@westking.ac.uk