New Deal for Disabled People Job Broking Service

Roy initially came to the Job Broking Service having previously worked with a support worker for a few hours in a superstore. Roy has learning difficulties and has problems with his reading and writing. He discovered that previous job broking services he accessed were reluctant to allow him the time to progress and had therefore been unable to help him secure employment.

On joining the programme, Roy attended one-to-one meetings, undertook basic skills assessments and work shadowed the NDDP team for a period of time. As a result of attending work trials at two superstores without the assistance of his support worker, his confidence increased twofold. 

Roy, who is now employed, is attending regular Basic Numeracy and Basic English courses. The team are delighted with Roy’s progress, he is a credit to himself and to the NDDP team who have assisted him every step of the way. 

Pat joined the NDDP programme after being on Incapacity Benefit for 18 years with an interest in doing a ‘back to practice’ course in Nursing. Pat’s Job broking facilitator assisted her with financial advice and after a period of intense sessions within the NDDP programme covering financial elements and confidence building, Pat went on to successfully complete her course and gained a voluntary placement with a Hospital setting.

Pat is now licensed to practice Nursing again and has secured full time employment. Pat is delighted with the outcome and feels she couldn’t have done it without the support and help of the NDDP team