Employment

Employment for Disabled People
General Employment
Volunteering


Disabled Drivers	Becoming a licensed taxi or private hire driver is open to all. If you're a disabled person and interested in becoming a driver, here are some things to consider.	Disabled Drivers

Disability Employment Advisors	Disability Employment Advisers - If you need extra employment support because of a disability, your local Jobcentre can put you in touch with one of their Disability Employment Advisers.	Disability Employment Advisors

Disabled Entrepreneurs	DE is the only UK organisation for Disabled Entrepreneurs by Disabled Entrepreneurs. We are constantly growing and developing our strong network of skilled disabled people, whilst spreading the message that entrepreneurship is the way forward for a disabled person determined to succeed in business and financial security.	www.disabledentrepreneurs.co.uk

Disability Friendly Employers	Disability-friendly employers - There are some things that can help you identify employers who positively encourage disabled people to apply for jobs or work experience placements. For example, they might display the disability symbol on a job advert.	Disability Friendly Employers

Recruitment Questions	When you are applying for a job, employers may ask for details of your health or whether you have a disability. The Equality Act 2010 places some limits on questions an employer can ask about your health or disability. Learn more about what questions can be asked.	Recruitment Questions

Skill	Promoting equality in education, training and employment for disabled people	www.skill.org.uk


Writing a Curriculum Vitae	A good CV (curriculum vitae) is essential when looking for work. Here’s some helpful information from Direct.gov.	www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment

Employers' Liability Insurance	Employers' liability (EL) insurance enables businesses to meet the costs of damages and legal fees for employees who are injured or made ill at work through the fault of the employer. Employees injured due to an employer's negligence can seek compensation even if the business goes into liquidation or receivership.	Employers' Liability Insurance

Fish Insurance	Fish Insurance provide specialist, low cost cover to disabled people right across the UK. Every policy is specifically designed to meet the unique and specific requirements of disabled people whether they are looking to insure equipment or liability insurance to protect people who employ their own personal assistants in the home. In designing all our policies we work closely not just with our customers, but healthcare professionals, local authorities, mobility and healthcare equipment dealers, charities and our insurers.	www.fishinsurance.co.uk

Holiday Entitlement	A helpful calculator to work out your employees' holiday entitlement	www.online.businesslink.gov.uk

Nannytax	Nannytax is the UK’s leading payroll service company for nanny employers, based in Brighton, England. We offer not only payroll but also nanny insurance, a reference checking service, and we provide advice and support on childcare employment, legal matters and government legislation for families and the nannies who work for them.	www.nannytax.co.uk

Tax & NI	Tax and National Insurance when employing people in your home - If you take someone on to work in your home - like a nanny, cleaner, carer or other domestic staff - you may be legally classed as their employer and may have to deduct Income Tax and National Insurance contributions from their wages through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) scheme. If they earn below a certain amount you can operate a simplified PAYE scheme.	Tax & NI

Tax Calculator	UK PAYE Income Tax Calculator	www.listentotaxman.com


Keen	KEEN London gives children with special needs a chance to enjoy sports and creative activities in a fully supported environment. Our 'athletes' (aged five and up) benefit from one-to-one coaching at free weekly sessions. At KEEN they learn new skills, make new friends and - most of all have fun. We always need volunteers and all training provided. Families must join first. Currently we have a waiting list.	www.keenlondon.org

Kith and Kids	Kith & Kids is a charity which provides much needed support to families who have children with a learning disability or autism. Originally set up in 1969 by two families, it provides effective projects and services that enable children and young people to enjoy new life experiences, develop life skills and overcome social isolation. Regular volunteering opportunities.	www.kithandkids.org.uk

Volunteering	Volunteering while looking for work - Volunteering is a great way to develop and learn new skills while you are looking for a job. It could even increase your chances of finding work. Find out more, including information about 'Work Together' - the new help you can get with volunteering from Jobcentre Plus.	Volunteering

VSO	We currently have a very small number of placements in special education. Disabled children in many countries face discrimination and are excluded from active participation in family and community life. Inclusive education can change attitudes and support disabled people in exercising their rights.	www.vso.org.uk