DD with additional needs trying to get a job , frustrated

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So dd17 finished school last year , she has mild learning disabilities, ADHD and anxiety.

Education was not easy for her, she finished college in June, tried to apply for another course but was told she wasn't academic enough to do a level 2 course in a practical subject as she can't get maths or English.

So she's desperate for work, I have completed her cv and help her apply for all jobs, 99% don't get back to her, the 1% she gets an interview then they never get back to her. She can't even do an apprentiship as you now need maths and English for this.

Her confidence is at an all time low she has an EHC plan which doesn't appear to be helping either. Anyone got have any advice or know any good employers in south east that will consider people without maths and English?!

Is DD entitled to any additional help from the jobcentre? Or is that what the EHC is meant to do?

i am not sure, but i found this.can your dd drive? www.totaljobs.com/job/home-helper/health-social-care-jobs-ltd-job83372156?Keywords=&r=5-JobDetailsPage

She should still be in Education or training. Does the college have a Supported Learning department? They can usually embed maths and english skills into other activities and work towards Functional Skills instead of gcse. They might also be able to assist with placements and volunteering.

No she can't drive sadly, but thank you . Nope sadly not EHC plan hasn't really accessed much support at all, she just wants a job like all her friends but it's such a struggle. She has little confidence and is too honest e.g. "How do you work under pressure" asked in interview "I don't" 😬. I'm trying to teach a bit of white lies but she won't !

No she was at college but wouldn't let her pick anything she was interested in was offered construction.

See if this charity can point you in the right direction www.unitedresponse.org.uk

I have spoken to a friend of mine who teaches apprentices english and maths, but not in your area. From what he has said, if you google training providers in your area, and approach them, they may be able to recommend something like a retail apprenticeship (Oxfam and Marks and Spencers have them) and can then do basic maths and english training, not necessarily to conventionally regular exam level, which is a gateway to work.

Thanks both, sadly the 2 local apprentiship providers do not support unless they have maths and English or can get a-c they have exams to get on !

My son has ASD and an EHCP and has finished school this year. He has started at college and I have to agree its a bit of a farce and nothing like school. He is doing a foundation course with functional maths and english. When he left school we were put in touch with a lady who works for the council and who will try and find something for him to do. They know all the people in the area who will take someone with special needs.
If you contact the person who sent you the EHCP their name will be on the front cover or just call your local council and ask to be put through to the special.needs department. They should be able to tell you who yours is then he or she needs to help your daughter find something. Its part of their job if she has an EHCP.

Yes I speak to her often, to be honest she listens but doesn't actually offer anything just says "I know they need more" "there's a big gap in the market"

Yeah DD attended a great school , sadly no 16 plus and college did not compare.

Hi, I'm not in your area but I know our local council takes on apprentices with additional needs. I bumped in to a lovely young lady that I used to teach who had fairly major additional needs who now works on the front desk at the leisure centre. They also do catering and I think property maintenance ones. I think it is seperate from the normal apprenticeship program. I don't know if there is anything like that she could do.

@Adviceandguidanceneeded two of my sons have/ still work for Wetherspoons and I have found them fantastic. They have done training programmes across the business and are happy to talk to me to make their time at work easier. (Area manager)
Message me if you would like some contact details.

My ds has ASD. He worked for B&M stores for 2 years, I think they are quite good at employing people with additional needs.
Have you tried any job agencies. My ds has also done temping work after registering with a local agency, mostly it has been odd days doing basic stuff in warehouses eg packing boxes.

I work at IKEA. We take people with additional needs in for work experience without an interview. This experience can and does often lead to employment. Most placements are organised by the JobCentre.

Don't encourage white lies! It will be worse if she's employed then doesn't last the probation period

Have you rehearsed the standard interview questions, so she can give a more positive response.

She has listed the following , caring for adults or children with disabilities, working in a clothes shop , I think working with animals would be her favourite option!

Not white lies as such but she really runs herself down says she's socially awkward, doesn't like talking , forgets everything and has such a low opinion of herself she doesn't believe in herself at all. She is not socially awkward has loads of friends, goes to loads of music festivals and talks to people her age so maybe not white lies as such, but hardly anyone works well under pressure she just struggles to think of an explanation.

I've tried but she has become more and more defensive and says she never remembers once she's in there.

Has she been doing volunteer work? Something to give her confidence and skills?

Lots of retailers are recruiting Christmas temps right now and usually the recruitment process is slightly easier than normal. If she wants to work in a clothes shop it could be worth a try.

We have applied for 18 Christmas temp jobs so far so fingers crossed!

Hmm unfortunately I have suggested volunteering it didn't go down too well, she is desperate for cash and makes that known all day , every day 😬