ABOUT US
"Creating Independence & Inclusive workplaces"
Progress and Employment Support are on the forefront of promoting personal independence and workplace inclusion in and around Doncaster.
Our services are designed for people diagnosed with a learning or social disability, as well as their employers, families and other support networks.
We offer Job Coaching, Mentoring and Training support; all which aim to:
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Change mind sets, to become more forward thinking around learning and social capabilities and barriers.
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Continually use actual, not predicted, findings and feedback, to help people problem solve and become more independent.
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Provide the correct level of support needed, in order to boost confidence, ability and moral.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
Our services are designed for people diagnosed with a learning or social disability, as well as their employers, families and other support networks.
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT:
Advertising support for people looking for work
Recruitment for Businesses
Work Assessments
Job Coaching Support
Mentoring Support
Communication and Social Support
Emotional Support and Strategies
Goal Setting
Reasonable Adjustments
Time Management
Theory Work Support
Risk Assessments
Travel Support
Intervention Support
Neurodiversity Training
"We help increase independence in work and we fade out our mentoring and job coaching support in accordance to each of our clients work based development, providing employers with a confident, capable, reliable staff member. "
PROGRESS SUPPORT
Progress Support provides people with the necessary tools and knowledge to live a happier, healthier and more independent life.
WE HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING SUPPORT:
Setting and Achieving Personal Goals
Social Integration
Social Communication, Guidance and Support
Life Skills
Financial Support
Transitional Support for Families & Support Networks
Travel Support
Applications to Work
Interview Preparation and Support
Various Therapeutic Services
Health and Well-being Support
We charge £35 per hour to use our service or you may be eligible for support funding, if you have a diagnosed learning or social disability.
To check if you are eligible for funding please contact the Adult Contact Team on
01302 737 391
and request a care needs assessment you will know whether you are eligible for a personal budget, you can then go on to request support from us using your personal budget.
"WHY I DO WHAT I DO" By Jenny
“Created from fear, powered by passion, driven with hope.”
Created from fear:
My son struggled speaking, avoided social integration and eye contact, was far too loud, had severe sensory issues, eating problems, anxiety, concentration and sleep issues along with routine based obsessions.
I often found him sitting rocking backwards and forwards in the corner of the room with his hands over his ears or head down walking backwards and forwards humming loudly, whilst flapping his hands or hitting his stomach repeatedly. He massively struggled with change, he often used to stimm, scream and hit out.
I was scared, lonely and so confused.
The day I was told he had autism filled me massively with fear and the following questions:
Would my son be able to live a happy, independent, fun filled life? Or would he end up socially isolated, bullied, never work, never have a partner or be able to live independently?
These questions haunted me. I dropped everything I was doing and decided that I needed to get to know and support my son the best I could, I swiftly ran away from my life, and went travelling with my little boy.
Fuelled by Passion:
I was adamant back then and continue to be adamant now that I will find the solutions needed to suppress my own fears and therefore the fears of others.
I have travelled a long way in the years since - dedicating my life to this very cause.
I am so proud to say that my son has overcome all of his earlier difficulties, together we worked tirelessly to find, adapt and use various coping strategies.
Driven by hope:
Our hopes and values are what drive us to better not only ourselves but those who we are privileged to influence and support.
I always held (and still) hold on strongly to hope, that my son will go on to lead an independent, fulfilling life, but I also wish that for every person I meet.
I believe no one should have to suffer in the eyes of difference - due to lack of support, education or forethought.
After years of research, testing and developing new strategies along with a great team around me, I am so proud to share with you all, the following Doncaster based service; which has been created from fear, is fuelled with passion and is continually driven with hope. Our aim is simply to create a more independent & inclusive society
Jenny x
Founder
Employment Support Ltd
Photo below is my son aged 3 (when he was diagnosed) he’s now 14.
