Encouraging people with disabilities to achieve their goals, while increasing diversity in the workplace.
Currently supporting over 40 people with disabilities and additional support needs our Employment Service aims to reduce the very high levels of exclusion within the workplace experienced by many people with disabilities.
Working closely with the people we support, carers and potential employers we identify appropriate work placements for each person and take a personalised approach to allow each individual to achieve their goals.
The service follows simple steps when matching someone to a placement:
1. We work with individuals and employers to establish positions that ensure everyone involved benefits.
2. A meeting takes place to give the employer and employee an opportunity to discuss the position.
3. A Health and Safety/Risk Assessment is conducted at the workplace.
4. An agreement is drawn up with the employer and we provide ongoing support to ensure success.
The benefits for employers
The employment of people with disabilities not only benefits the people Cornerstone supports, but also encourages the interaction and inclusion of people with support needs on a professional and social level. Benefits include:
- Increased diversity in the workforce
- New ways of thinking
- Keen and reliable employees
- Advice on recent legislation
- Positive publicity generated by Cornerstone's Marketing & Enterprise Department
- Training for the workforce on topics such as diversity awareness
- Less expensive option than advertising vacancies
Please contact our Employment Services Manager, Paul Tytler on 01224 256000 or email paul.tytler@cornerstone.org.uk
