Supported employment: review report - easy read
Easy read version of an independent review of supported employment in Scotland commissioned by Scottish Government.
Introduction
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The Scottish Government asked Social Finance to do an evaluation of supported employment in Scotland.
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Supported employment is personalised support for disabled people or other disadvantaged groups. It helps them get and keep paid employment.
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People learn while doing the job. They get support from work colleagues. This is helped by a job coach or employment support worker. They support the person and employer. The job coach finds jobs and gives training in the workplace.
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The research was done to give an independent review of supported employment in Scotland. We spoke to a range of services, staff and people who have experience of supported employment.
The evaluation asked:
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- Where is supported employment being used?
- What type of service is being given by councils? Who is this for? What are the results?
- What are some of the reasons for gaps in the service and what can be done?
- How can services offer the same to everyone? How can services be used better?
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The research was done in 2021. The research and findings were given to a project steering group.
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None of the information in this report can be traced to any councils or individuals.
Contact
Email: Boswell.mhonda@gov.scot
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