Jobseekers
We all want to feel valued, more independent and have purpose. With the right support, we can help people with learning disabilities, neurodiversity, physical disabilities and long-term health conditions achieve goals and secure paid employment. We can help you identify the right opportunities and routes, including training, as part of your journey towards achieving or maintaining paid employment.
Meet some of our customers
We continue to champion talent in an often-overlooked group of people, working closely with employers to create inclusive opportunities and break down barriers to work. We believe that everyone has something valuable to offer, and we are committed to ensuring those talents are recognised and celebrated. We are proud to champion the skills, strengths and untapped potential in people across Kirklees. Hear from some of the people we have supported below:
REAL Employment works across Kirklees and operates from two bases including Civic Centre 3 Huddersfield and Dewsbury Town Hall.
Get support
Working with Kirklees Employment and Skills, REAL Employment can help you into work. Our team is here to offer support tailored to you, your needs, your situation and your future goals.
How we can help
How we support jobseekers
At REAL Employment, we work one-to-one with people to help them find and keep paid work that's right for them. We take the time to get to know each person their strengths, interests, skills and aspirations so we can provide tailored, meaningful support.
Our approach is based on the 5-stage Supported Employment model, a proven framework that guides people into sustainable employment:
Throughout every stage, our focus is on recognising abilities, reducing barriers, and supporting people to succeed in work.
We also offer job retention support for people who are at risk of losing their employment. This includes working with both the individual and their employer to understand any challenges, identify practical solutions, and put the right support in place.
What you need to know
Firstly, you do not need a formal medical diagnosis to access our support. As long as you meet the criteria below, we can support you.
- Living in Kirklees
- Aged 18 + (we can start transitional support prior to your 18th birthday).
- Unemployed or at risk of losing your employment
- Facing barriers because you have a learning disability, neurodiversity, physical disability, and/or long term-health condition that have a substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities which has lasted or is expected to last for 12 months or more.
You should also know that REAL has a zero-rejection policy, meaning if we are unable to meet your needs, we will help you find someone who can!
How to make a referral
- Fill in our simple, online form.
Clock Completing this form takes around 5 minutes.
Paperclip To complete your registration you will need a valid personal email address.
You can refer yourself or someone can make a referral for you, such as a family member or professional. You must submit an expression of interest to do this.
Submit an expression of interestAfter completing a referral
Following your referral, one of our advisors will get in touch. If we can help, we will arrange a meeting with an advisor to discuss employment aspirations and identify support needs.
This activity is part of Healthy Working Life, a joint programme of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Healthy Working Life aims to deliver the region's work and health plan and its vision for West Yorkshire to have the healthiest residents and workforce in England by 2040. Created in consultation with residents and employers, Healthy Working Life will transform lives by offering personalised support to people with sickness or disability so they can stay in or return to secure, well-paid work.
Contact us
- Fill in our simple, online form.
Clock Completing this form takes around 5 minutes.
Paperclip To complete your registration you will need a valid personal email address.
You can refer yourself or someone can make a referral for you, such as a family member or professional. You must submit an expression of interest to do this.
Contact REAL EmploymentAfter you contacted us
One of our advisors will get in touch. If we can help, we will arrange a meeting with an advisor to discuss employment aspirations and identify support needs.
Other ways to contact us
- Phone 01484 221581
Employment and Skills
If you want to find out more about the Kirklees Employment and Skills team, and how they can offer support, go to Employment and skills.
Contact details are on Employment and Skills: Contact Employment and Skills.
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