Employment services

Information to help you

Whether you are a person with a learning disability looking for a job or an employer looking to work with us, we've got all the information you need below.

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Having a job matters

Only 6% of adults with a learning disability known to their local authority in England are in paid work.

Being employed is about more than earning money. It’s about feeling valued, independent and fulfilled. We’re doing everything we can to make this possible for more people with a learning disability.

Get in touch - we can help!

Email employment.support@mencap.org.uk.

Our Ofsted Rating

Ofsted inspected our employment services in June 2019.

In July 2019 they published their findings. You can find out more by reading the full report on the Ofsted website.

Employing people with a learning disability

With the right support, and if placed in a suitable role, people with a learning disability can perform exceptionally well

Finding a job

If you are a person with a learning disability looking for work we can help

Work experience placements - information for employers

Are you interested in providing a work experience placement? If so, read the answers to our frequently asked questions from employers