FAQs for Inclusive Employment Candidates
Funding & Benefits
Will money coming from employment mean that the Local Authority will pay less towards the funding of my care package?
Will being employed affect my benefits?
Will I receive any funding or grants to help me access work?
Preparing you for the world of work
Will I get choice over the work I do?
What if I don’t feel ready for paid employment?
What if I don’t have all of the skills I need to do the job I would like to do?
Will I need a CV?
Will I need to attend interviews?
Do I have to work full time hours?
How will I travel to my job?
Can a person with a learning disability be paid less than the national minimum wage?
On-the-job support
How long will I be supported by my Inclusive Employment Consultant?
What additional support will I get in my job?
Will there be someone in the organisation who is aware of my disability that will be ‘looking out for me’?
Will I be safe in the workplace?
Will I lose time at an ECL day centre as a result of working?
What happens if employment doesn’t work out for me? Would I be able to receive my care package and benefits once more?