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Ready to Take Your Next Step Towards Employment?

A six-month programme designed to help you build confidence, develop practical skills and feel more prepared for the workplace.

If you’re deaf or hard of hearing, currently out of work, and living in the York area, our Employment Readiness Programme could be for you.

You don’t have to know exactly what your next step is. You might be feeling unsure about returning to work, lacking confidence, or simply wanting some support to explore your options.

We’re here to help you move forward.

In partnership with:

Fit 2 Learn logo.
Deaf Advocacy and Support York logo.

What support could you receive?

1-to-1 coaching
To help you identify goals and build confidence.

Peer support groups
Where you can meet and connect with others on a similar journey.

Optional lipreading and hearing management
Informative and practical sessions that might be useful to you.

BSL interpreters
To help make the programme accessible.

Practical support
To help you feel more prepared for employment.

Could this be right for you?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are deaf or hard of hearing
  • Are currently out of work
  • Live in the York area
  • Want to explore or prepare for employment
  • Are ready to take part in the programme

You don’t need to have everything figured out. If you’re interested in moving towards employment and think this support could help, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested? Refer yourself today.

Places are limited, so get in touch as soon as possible.

rachel.barber@living4moments.com

You can email me to express your interest or ask any questions about the programme.

Referrals from someone who supports you — such as a family member, support worker or organisation – are also welcome.


Logos: Funded by UK Government, York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority; David Skaith Mayor, North Yorkshire Council, Trailblazer Community Grants, Better Connect.