USEFUL WEBSITES
A few helpful general websites have been listed for those wanting to find out about different job profiles and industries.
Also listed, are some key disability job sites which can be useful places to find out about Disability Confident employers.
Websites
A selection of websites which I hope you may find useful as a starting point to find out about different industries and jobs plus inclusive employers.
Prospects
Career Advice for Graduates can be found at www.prospects.ac.uk where you can browse over 400 job profiles with a full breakdown of salary, responsibilities and required qualifications so that you can find the perfect graduate job.
Not Going to Uni
www.notgoingtouni.co.uk is a website that shows opportunities outside of traditional university education e.g. apprenticeships and work experience.
Apply for Apprenticeships
You can also contact the National Apprenticeship Service be emailing or phoning them at;
nationalhelpdesk@apprenticeships.gov.uk
Telephone: 0800 015 0400
Inclusive Employers
By law, all employers must treat all job applicants equally regardless of any health conditions they may have. Some employers make it clear that they want disabled people to apply. Many of these have signed up to become 'Disability Confident Employers' and the employer list can be found at;
www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-employers-that-have-signed-up
Info for Disabled Job Seekers
A one stop resources for disabled people and employers which provides info, support and connection for disabled job seekers and inclusive employers. Go to: www.careerswithdisabilities.com
Job Boards for People with Differences
The Jobs Boards below are for the UK and are only a selection to get you started with your job search. It is by no means an exhaustive list. If there are any others you can highly recommend please do let us know by contacting us via the Contact Page.
Employ Ability
Employ-Ability has opportunities for disabled and dyslexic students and graduates. Go to www.employ-abilitiy.org.uk
Evenbreak
Evenbreak matches disabled job seekers with employers that want to build a diverse workforce. Go to www.evenbreak.co.uk
Disability Job Site
Disability Jobsite promises 'barrier-free' e-recruitment at www.disabilityjobsite.co.uk
National Autistic Society
Job opportunities (autism.org.uk) They work with particular organsations to create accessible job opportunities and to support candidates to access those opportunities.