Works For Me is our free service dedicated to supporting blind and partially sighted individuals in their pursuit of paid employment or a change of career. Our personalised approach caters to your unique needs and our team of employment experts is here to offer one-to-one support.
We provide a range of resources to help you including job search tips, advice on completing application forms and writing cover letters and CVs. We also provide valuable interview tips and offer mock interviews to prepare you for the real thing.
In addition, we can connect you with experienced career coaches who are dedicated to providing coaching and mentoring at no cost to you. If you require specialised services such as counselling, rehabilitation, or training, we can also refer you to the appropriate resources.
We offer the opportunity to have your IT skills assessed by our experts, advice on identifying the best assistive tech programmes to get you into work and where to get training.
We will also keep you informed via email about available opportunities, internships, webinars, and anything else that is relevant to your employment, education, or voluntary pursuits.
“Getting in touch with Works for Me was the best decision ever. They gave me the practical help that I needed – but more than this – gave me support when nobody else did.”
If you would like our support on your employment journey, call us for a chat on 07566 793305 / 020 8995 0880 or email us at employment@pocklington.org.uk. Alternatively, you can submit an enquiry form below.
If you’re feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your current career TPT's employment team is here to help. We have put together a series of resources to help you with your job search, CV writing and interviewing.
Find out more about 'Employment Resources'Have your IT skills assessed by our experts, advice on identifying the best assistive tech programs to get you into work and where to get training.
Find out more about 'IT Advice and Upskilling'We match blind or partially sighted professionals with career coaches, free of charge. No matter your professional background, our coaches can support you to progress or restart your career.
Find out more about 'Coaching and Mentoring'The Government’s Access to Work grant scheme supports people with disabilities or health conditions start a new job or stay in work.
Find out more about 'Access to Work'Our #Blind and Able video series show how technology can enable blind and partially sighted people to perform tasks in the workplace as well as their fully sighted colleagues.
Find out more about '#BlindAndAble'What jobs are blind and partially sighted people doing? What challenges did they face in their careers? Our series of We Work videos, blogs and case studies shines a light on people working in a range of roles and sectors.
Find out more about 'We Work'
