Grow an inclusive and diverse workplace

Hounslow has a diverse population speaking 188 languages. They can offer a wide range of skills and talents stipulating the growth of your business.

We can advise business to better serve a diverse range of residents seeking local opportunities, such as recruiting residents with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We can help you ensure everything can meet the needs of candidates with the right adjustments, ranging from job roles, application, recruitment process, on-board to work environment.

You can become a Disability Confident employer with a pledge to improve the recruitment, retention and wellbeing of residents with special needs and disabilities. To find out more about how we can support your organisation, please contact Work Hounslow employer engagement team.

DFN Project Search

Your business can support to transform the lives of young adults with learning disabilities through initiatives like DFN Project SEARCH.

DFN Project SEACH is a supported Internship. It is a work-led and one academic year programme for young people aged 17-24 with an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan. This programme actively prepares them for the world of work and supports their transition into full time, paid employment.

Commissioned by the London Borough of Hounslow, coached by Kaleidoscope and tutored by West Thames College, interns will be based at a Host Business (Employer), which could include your business.

Employers who have been taking part:

  • The London Borough of Hounslow
  • Thorpe Park
  • The Twickenham Stadium Hotel

To find out more, contact DFN Project Search team:

Website: DFN Project Search https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20257/dfn_project_search/2594/supported_internships_hub )

Contact person: Aman 07989 348958 or Nicky 07837 585735

Email: projectsearch@hounslow.gov.uk