Senzitation of the Entrepreneur
Dissemination Conference, Skopelos, Greece 15-16 September 2002
Phil Edwards
Kent County Council
KEEP- Kent Equal Employability Partnership
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
What does discrimination mean Less favourable treatment without justification Justification
Reasonable adjustment
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Benefits of Employing People With Learning Disability
Good business practice
Reduced staff turnover
Improved staff attendance
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Benefits of Employing People With Learning Disability
Access to an untapped pool of labour Positive corporate image Promoting social inclusion Adherence to equal opportunities requirements
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Benefits to the Employee
Money Higher status Higher self esteem Personal development Increased independence Increased social contact
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Aims of Supported Employment
People are hired and paid by an employer Receive full employee entitlements Job meets employees aspirations for work Work meets employers requirements Employee and employer receive minimum support to ensure success.
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Supported Employment Principles
Self determination Person centred planning (PCP) Social and economic inclusion Choice and independence No one is unemployable Learn about work in work
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Supported Employment Process
Individual profiling and job matching
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Checklist
Complete client profile Relevant advice Negotiate from position of strength Be full briefed
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Employers are Looking for:
Dependability Low absence rate / low turnover rate Industriousness / independence Speed / accuracy Job knowledge Image Social interactions
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Positive Relationship With Employer Will Be More Likely To:
Make changes to support need that arise later in relationship Look upon the relationship as mutually beneficial Deal with the client in an equitable way Advocate the use of your service to other employers
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Characteristics of Good Relationships
Mutual benefits Clear roles and expectations Trust Good communication
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Examples of Good Practice
Arrange formal appointments - keep them Outline exactly what your service provides Complete a job analysis (mutual needs) Collate all employee/employer details on to database - review regularly
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Examples of Good Practice
Agree support structure - identify natural supports Advise on aids and adaptations etc -liase with other service deliverers Draw up written agreement based on negotiation process
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Elements for Developing a Professional Service
Agency name Information and material Front line staff Service language Advertising
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Elements for Developing Professional Service
Never underestimate potential problems, never overestimate what you can deliver Be available for advice Don’t hang on to unworkable situations Review customer satisfaction and need in a formal manner
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Remember
Publicise your successes Publicise new developments Develop informative updated material Build relationships at local and HQ levels Reward achievement EG. Employer award certificates Use enthusiastic employers to network
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