Disability Employment Support Service (DESS)

Are you disabled, unemployed and over 18.

Are you looking for support to access employment opportunities

Independent living agency is proud to provide a trusted and professional service to local disabled residents in Barking and Dagenham.

The disability employment support service (DESS) is provided by experienced and qualified advisors with requisite knowledge in disability  employment related issues.

We can support people with empowerment, support to go back to work either in paid or voluntary positions. We will HELP you to:

  • Prepare for interviews
  • Improve and update your CV
  • Prepare mock interview sessions
  • support on line applications
  • support at job clubs and job centres
  • help to identify suitable positions
  • help with travel to training centres
  • develop and support your skills and support you to find a suitable college course.
  • Raising self- esteem and confidence
Categories:
Adult education and learning
Careers advice
Computers and IT skills
Employment and training initiatives
Connecting with others
Support with employment
Service access criteria:

Over 18 and resident of Barking and Dagenham

Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
Waiting list (weeks): 0
job search, CV assistance, career guidance, help with job applications,interview skills, skill development, confidence raising, looking for jobs
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