Salford Supported Employment Newsletter

Successful launch and lift off

We have had an incredible start to the new Supported Employment Service which launched in Salford on 6 March to help 140 residents achieve their career dreams. 

It has been fantastic to meet so many talented individuals over the last few months. To find out more about their interests and aspirations and to give them the extra help and support needed to ensure they have every chance of securing paid, meaningful employment.  The service has proved to be very popular with an amazing 27 referrals and 26 starts already.

To find out how you can refer someone for support or how your organisation can get involved and benefit from the service please see below.

In Salford we believe Supported Employment is everyone’s responsibility

Salford Supported Employment Service, run by Salford City Council and the Growth Company helps people who are currently unemployed to find suitable paid jobs. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities and / or autism providing people with one-to-one support, including in-work training and guidance for both participants and employers, which can include workplace adjustments to benefit all employees.

We’re hosting drop-in sessions at Gateways across Salford where you can come and chat to the team and ask any questions you may have. We have lots more places available so please pop along to find out more 

• Wednesday 17 May 10am-2pm Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford M6 5FX

• Tuesday 23 May 10am-2pm Walkden Gateway, 2 Smith Street, Walkden M28 3EZ

• Wednesday 31 May 10am-2pm Swinton Gateway, 100 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 6BP

• Tuesday 6 June 10am-2pm Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk, Salford M6 5FX

• Thursday 15 June 9am-12pm Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby St, Lower Broughton M7 4BQ

• Wednesday 21 June 10am-2pm Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, Eccles M30 0TU

• Wednesday 28 June 10am-2pm Walkden Gateway, 2 Smith Street, Walkden M28 3EZ  

If you would like to find out more about Supported Employment and / or benefit from the free training and support available to you and your organisation, please contact Nicola Griffiths or David Timperley below.

You can reach us at SupportedEmploymentService@salford.gov.uk or call us on 0161 793 2533