Supported Employment Team: what do we provide?

We support people with high to medium support needs into paid employment, and provide specialist assessments and pre-employment training. We also organise other work related activities which will support people into the employment of their choice.

Who can have this service?

Adults with a learning disability living in Waltham Forest who are assessed as needing the service.

Will I have to pay?

Yes, there is a charge for this service. Click here to see the information on Community Care Charges.

Who provides this service?

Two employment project workers prepare profiles for each candidate, do risk assessments and organise work placements. They also provide ongoing support and supervision. They work very closely with employers and also provide support to employers. The project manager oversees the work of this team.

How to get this service

In the first instance contact your social worker or the Community Learning Disabilities Team at:

30 Coleridge Road
Walthamstow  E17 6QU

tel 020 8521 0337
fax 020 8521 8511

Supported Employment Team leaflet

You download the Supported Employment Team leaflet by clicking here (173Kb PDF file, document reference CS23, January 2002).

For more information on the team contact:

807 High Road
Leyton E10 7AA

Tel 020 8496 2710 or 020 8496 2711
Fax 020 8496 2700