DFN Project Search

DFN Project Search is a one-year transition to work programme designed to challenge and change cultures, demonstrating how young people with a learning disability can enrich the workforce. We welcomed our first cohort of young people who join the programme for 2023-2024.

The programme will provide vital work-based learning opportunities at the Trust, with a view to helping the interns develop their employability skills as well as providing hands-on experience in the workplace.

Supporters of the programme

Swindon Borough Council, Great Western Hospital, Serco, New College Swindon, DFN Project Search and Swindon SEND Families Voice have come together to make this programme possible
The Trust’s service provider for many non-clinical services, Serco, will also be supporting with rotations and placements throughout the programme
Currently, those on the programme will be offered rotating placements throughout Serco services such as portering, catering, security and more

Eligibility criteria

Open to individuals aged 18-25
Applicants must live in Swindon
An Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan is required

Get Involved

If you or someone you know is interested, email ProjectSearch@newcollege.ac.uk
or supportedemployment@swindon.gov.uk

Discover more

For additional details, visit the DFN Project Search website
Download the Great Western Swindon Project Search Presentation (PDF)

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