Employment Programme
Landing a job can be challenging—especially when hiring processes aren't inclusive enough. After completing their Supported Internship in our café, learners join our Employment Programme, designed to help them transition into the workforce
We provide hands-on support to graduates and Employers during the process so everyone feels confident and empowered.
Take Part as an Employer!
Calling all Employers! Speak to our dedicated team to understand how you can:
Tap into a pool of talented, driven graduates
Gain expert support and inclusive workplace training
Champion diversity and inclusion in your workplace
Hear from Our Valued Employment Partners!
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“Graduate* has brought added value every single day, in terms of her business inputs, but also the atmosphere she creates in the office. She keeps us grounded to true human values, when we sometimes get a bit wound up In trivial business challenges. My only regret Is that we didn’t do this earlier.”
Nicolas Schell, Moët Hennessy
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“Graduate* has progressed so much since joining us and is now an integral member of the team. Fair Shot have always been on hand when we have needed support or guidance with Vahid, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”
Alicia Bryan, Baxter Storey
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“Valen (Head of Employment) was a real support in this process, she was very accommodating and strived to find the right fit for the graduates. Bianca is such an inspiration and really makes the story real and great to be part of. I hope Fair Shot continues to flourish with a variety of industries and employers!”
Anonymous, 2023 Employment Partner Survey
Graduate stories
We support both the employer and our graduates to create sustainable employment opportunities.
We offer simplified transition support for a seamless hiring experience
Step-by-Step Transition Guide: Navigate the process with ease.
Custom Job Carving: Working together to tailor roles to fit your needs and your new employees' needs.
Weekly Check-Ins: Regular support for employers, families, and graduates.
Dedicated Job Coach: Hands-on support for graduates through one of our partners, Action on Disability.
Legal or HR Assistance: Guidance for a smooth hiring process if anyone feels a bit lost.
Team Training: Prepare managers and team members to get ready before the new starter joins.
Safeguarding Discounts: Save on Safeguarding Adults Certification with our trusted supplier if you do not have one.
Workplace Adaptation Tools: Equip your space for seamless integration through government funding.
Neurodiversity Workshops: Build a welcoming and inclusive workplace if you want to feel more prepared.
Employment Partners
FAQs
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Our graduates have gone on to fill a wide range of roles, predominantly but not exclusively in the hospitality industry. Some graduates have gone on to be Speciality Coffee Baristas, while others have gone on to be Commis Chefs, Kitchen Assistant, Hotel Hosts, Office Managers Assistants or Mail Room Attendant.
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Yes, plenty! We believe for employment to be successful, it must be sustainable.
We offer:
A Step-by-Step Guide for navigating the transition process
1-1 support from a Job Coach for graduates and employers alike
DEI Workshops for Employers to know how to be inclusive - Request price from our team
Disability Awareness Training Materials for you and all your team
Networking Opportunities with other Fair Shot Employers
Well-being & Mental Health Workshops for programme graduates and employers
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Instead of fitting a person into a rigid job description, it can be much more effective to identify different tasks that a person with a learning disability can do, and 'carve' out a job from these different tasks.
We find that this approach ensures that every employee gets the most out of their new paid employment, and similarly, the employer is happy with their new employee.
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It completely depends on the individual and their wants and needs. The majority of our graduates so far have started working 16 hours a week, at least until the probation period is over.
Typically about halfway into the Supported Internship Programme, we’ll have a meeting with our learners and their families to discuss how things are going, the next steps, & what kind of employment they are interested in. During this chat, we’ll outline roughly how many hours a week and or how many hours a day seems ideal and we go to our partnered employers with these guidelines.
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We work on a voluntary donation basis which can be made in many different ways, depending on what each company can provide. In the past, some employers have opted to set up a customer tap-to-donate box by their till or have added a donation at the end of customers’ tab.
This donation helps us to keep the programme alive and provide better services. We are also unable to adapt materials or provide workshops to employers for free, as these bare additional costs on our end.
*Please keep in mind that Safeguarding Adults & DBS Check is a legal requirement to work with adults at risk, and it has a price per person which is not included in our donation. We do offer, however, support in this application process and have a discount offer with our supplier iHasco.
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Our Head of Employment, Valen offers a wide range of DEI workshops including:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion For All
Unconscious Bias & Neurodiversity
Working With A Neurodiverse Person
As some short trainings such as:
Learning Disability vs Learning Difficulty
Introduction to Neurodiversity
The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
If you’re interested in Valen providing you with a DEI workshop, please email her at dei@fairshot.co.uk