What is Jobmatch?
Jobmatch is a supported employment agency that was set up by Bromley Mencap in 1993 to help people with learning disabilities to get paid jobs. Over the years it has extended its service to people on the autistic spectrum and those with cerebral palsy.
What is Supported Employment?
Supported employment is a system of support for people with disabilities, to enable them to get and sustain jobs in integrated settings.
What can Jobmatch do for me?
The Jobmatch supported employment service offers one or more of the following:
- Assessments to find out about your strengths and support needs.
- Agree an Action Plan for working towards job goals.
- A weekly Job Club.
- Opportunities to do work experience placements or voluntary work.
- One to One job search sessions with a Jobmatch Employment Consultant.
- Support at interviews.
- When you get a job a Job Coach will work alongside you until you are able to work independently.
What else can Jobmatch offer?
Jobmatch can also offer work preparation training before you go into a job. The programmes we offer are subject to available funding, but all include the following modules:
- Personal development training to help you become more confident.
- Information, advice and guidance when looking for jobs and how to apply for them.
- Interview practice.
- Opportunities to do work experience placements.
- Help to access other training courses which will help you get a job.
