Shaw Trust: Employment Support

Specialist support to help people with disabilities or health conditions find and keep work.

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Free
National
Self-refer

Official provider of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employment programmes.

About this service

Shaw Trust: Employment Support provides provision of vocational training, CV building, interview practice, and ongoing support once you have started a job. It is there for unemployed people in England, specifically those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or other disadvantages. There is no charge for using it. You can contact them yourself, so you do not need to be referred by anyone else. Opening times are 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Work and training decisions rarely move in a straight line, and it is fine to start with one small step.

How they can help you

Provision of vocational training, CV building, interview practice, and ongoing support once you have started a job.

What to expect

Personalized support from a dedicated caseworker focused on your career goals.

What to bring

National Insurance number and any details regarding your employment history.

Who it's for

Unemployed people in England, specifically those with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or other disadvantages.

Eligibility

Generally available to adults aged 18+ with health or disability-related barriers to work.

Getting support

Eligibility
Generally available to adults aged 18+ with health or disability-related barriers to work.
Opening hours
9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Needs review

Last verified: June 13, 2026

Last updated: October 24, 2026

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Cost

Free