Project SEARCH is a unique opportunity for young people with learning disabilities in Plymouth and surrounding areas, who are serious about getting into paid work. It is a partnership between City College, Pluss and University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. You will develop your employment skills by working in real jobs in Derriford Hospital. You will be supported to experience three different work placements as you learn the skills that employers are looking for. As well as working in the hospital, you will complete a Level 1 Certificate in Employability and take part in Functional Skills Maths and English sessions. Experienced teaching and employment advisory staff will support you every step of the way. On successful completion, you may progress into paid employment, Apprenticeships or further individualised vocational training. Project SEARCH Derriford runs Monday to Friday, 9am until 4pm, over one academic year, with a start date in September.
Project SEARCH
- Level: 1
- Qualification: Certificate, City and Guilds
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
- Time of day: Daytime
- When you'll study: Weekdays, 9am - 4pm
What's it all about?
Course information
You will need to:
- be 18 to 24 years of age at the start of the course
- have a learning disability and an EHC plan
- have a good record of timekeeping and attendance
- be prepared to work Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 4.00pm
- have some previous work experience
- not be on jobseekers allowance during the course
- living at an address that pays council tax to Plymouth City Council.
On successful completion you may progress into paid employment, Apprenticeships or further individualised vocational training.
Future careers
What you could earn:
Elected Officers and Representatives
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Production Managers and Directors in Construction
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Production Managers and Directors in Manufacturing
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Production Managers and Directors in Mining and Energy
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