Learning Disabilities (Mild) - Supporting Work - Support Staff & Key Workers

Supporting People with Mild Learning Disabilities into Work - A Practical Guide for Key Workers

A Learning Disability-Focused Approach for Health and Social Care Professionals

Presentation (with interactive case studies and questions included), Handout, Case Studies, End of Session Assessment, Trainer Aide Answer Key.

All files editable.

Aims and Objectives:

Overall Aim: To equip Key Workers with the practical knowledge, tools and confidence to support individuals with mild learning disabilities in preparing for, finding and sustaining employment.

Learning Objectives

Recognise how mild learning disabilities can affect an individual’s experience of work and job-seeking.

Have effective, strengths-based conversations about employment with service users.

Support individuals to identify their skills, interests and support needs related to work.

Help service users access realistic job-related opportunities and provide ongoing support in partnership with employers and specialist services.

Presentation (65 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Welcome
Supporting People with Mild Learning Disabilities into Work
Why This Matters to You as a Key Worker
Understanding Mild Learning Disabilities
Key Strengths People May Bring to Work
Barriers in Job-Related Contexts
Why This Matters for Key Workers
Section - The Importance of Employment for Individuals with Mild Learning Disabilities
Economic and Social Benefits of Employment
Personal Growth and Independence
Promoting Inclusion in the Workplace
Role of the Key Worker
Section - The Role of the Key Worker in Employment Support
What Your Role Is and Isn’t
How to Tell if Someone is “Work Ready”
When and How to Involve Specialist Employment Services
Takeaway for Key Workers
Section - Having the Conversation About Work
Talking About Work –Starting the Conversation
Using Informal and Structured Approaches
When Someone is Unsure or Lacks Confidence
Section - Spotting Strengths and Support Needs –A Practical Approach
Using Observation and Everyday Activities to Spot Strengths
What is Vocational Profiling? (and How to Do It Informally)
Being Realistic About Support Needs Without Being Limiting
Section - Helping With Job Preparation
Supporting CV Writing (Even with Limited Experience)
Explaining Support Needs Positively (Applications & Interviews)
Practising Interview Skills and Confidence-Building
Section - Job Trials, Work Experience and Volunteering
Finding Safe and Meaningful Opportunities
Supporting Someone to Start and Stick with a Placement
Building Confidence and Learning Through Experience
Section - Working With Employers
How to Talk to Employers About Your Service User
Explaining Reasonable Adjustments Without Labelling
Building Ongoing Relationships with Supportive Employers
Section - Sustaining Employment
Checking In: What Support Looks Like Once They’re in Work
Spotting Early Signs of Things Going Wrong
When to Step Back and When to Step In
Section - Resources, Referrals and Next Steps –Knowing Where to Turn
Employment Support Services
External Professionals: Job Coaches & Employment Specialists
Local/National Resources for Job Seekers with Learning Disabilities
Section - Case Study Practice –What Would You Do?
Real World Practice Helps Turn Learning Into Action
Instructions for Activity
Case Study 1 –Sophie the Overthinker
Case Study 2 –Jake’s First Trial Shift
Case Study 3 –Rani’s CV Dilemma
Case Study 4 –Dean’s Workplace Wobbles
Case Studies –Follow Up
Case Study 1 –Sophie the Overthinker
Case Study 2 –Jake’s First Trial Shift
Case Study 3 –Rani’s CV Dilemma
Case Study 4 –Dean’s Workplace Wobbles
Final Reminder
Section - Final Takeaways and Action Planning –What Will You Do Next?
Recap: What You Can Do Next Week With a Service User
Where to Go for Further Support
Encouragement and Closing Reflections
References

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