2026 European Supported Employment Conference

2026 European Employment Conference

For job seekers

Getting into Work

Supported Employment is a way of providing assistance to people with a disability who need extra support to move towards and into work. BASE member organisations have the specialist knowledge to give you this support.

Pathways into work

Young people, Connect to Work and ongoing support.

Support can include confidence building, training, help with interviews, work trials, job matching and on-the-job support. The right route depends on your age, circumstances, local provision and the type of support you need.

Programme update: Internships Work is no longer running as an active programme. Legacy information may still be available for reference, but people looking for current supported employment help should also look at Connect to Work and local Supported Employment services.

Learn about Connect to Work Find your local council

Current programme Voluntary support Place, train and maintain

Connect to Work helps people find, start and stay in work.

Connect to Work is a voluntary Supported Employment programme for disabled people, people with health conditions and people facing complex barriers to employment. It is designed to provide tailored support before, during and after someone starts work.

Personalised employment support based on your skills, goals and circumstances.
Help with job searching, employer engagement, interviews and starting work.
In-work support so you and your employer can make the job sustainable.
Delivery through local areas, with routes and availability varying by location.

Supported Internships

Structured learning and workplace experience for young people who need support to move towards paid work.

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Connect to Work

Local Supported Employment help for disabled people, people with health conditions and people facing complex barriers.

Inclusive Apprenticeships

A supported route into paid training and work, with adjustments and guidance built around the person.

Legacy

Internships Work

This programme is no longer running. Legacy information may remain available for historic reference.

How to find your local Connect to Work provider.

Connect to Work is delivered locally, so the route into support may be different depending on where you live. Local Authorities and combined authority areas are responsible for shaping their local offer.

Search your local council or combined authority website for “Connect to Work”.
Check local employment, skills, health and disability support pages for referral details.
Ask your local Jobcentre Plus, supported employment service or council employment team where Connect to Work is available locally.

Find your local council

Next steps

Looking for help to get into work?

BASE member organisations provide specialist Supported Employment services. Use the membership directory to find organisations, or explore resources about quality Supported Employment.