We have created lots of resources about work and subjects related to work, like benefits.
We also deliver programmes that support people with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
,
autism
Autism is a disability. Autistic people find it difficult to understand what other people think and feel. They also find it difficult to tell people what they think and feel. Everyone with autism is different.
and other support needs to find a job.
You can find all of these using our advice tool below.
Work and skills support and advice
This advice tool can help you to find different resources we have made with information and advice about how to find a job and other work-related subjects. You can also find information about our programmes that support people with a learning disability and autism to find a job.
Select from the buttons on the right to find out more.
How to use this advice tool (Easy Read)
We have made Easy Read instructions on how to use this tool to find the things you want to know about.
Read the instructionsHaving a job matters
According to the 2024-25 Adult Social Care Activity Report, only 6% of people with a learning disability known to their
local authority
A local authority is also called a council. They are a group of people who make decisions about some of the things in the area where you live like schools, social care (support for people), parks and dustbin collection.
are in work.
Yet through our work, we know many people with a learning disability would like a job.
Employing people with a learning disability changes lives and is good for business.
Work for us
In this video you'll hear how fulfilling it is to work for Mencap as a job coach.
Visit our jobs page and search for 'tutor', 'caseworker' or 'job coach' vacancies.
Mencap's Job Squad
A Kitchen Porter. A School Support Assistant. A supermarket worker. A Hotel Ambassador. A restaurant Team Member. A long‑serving
Customer
A customer is a person who buys something or uses a service.
Assistant - 6 people with a learning disability who are proud of their jobs share their stories.
What stops employers giving jobs to people with a learning disability?
A new
survey
A survey is when someone asks you to answer some questions.
has found that employers in the UK are afraid they might get things wrong, so they do not give jobs to people with a learning disability.
8 out of 10 employers think that people with a learning disability can work hard and be good at their job. But about 5 out of 10 employers do not have someone with a learning disability working for them.
See our Easy Read about what is stopping employers giving jobs to people with a learning disability.
Get in touch
If you have a question relating to
employment
Employment means having a job.
for people with a learning disability that you cannot find the answer to on this page, then please get in touch with our employment team.