NYCC Adult and Community Services provides a Supported Employment Service for adults who are looking for paid employment in the local community.   Work experience and volunteering opportunities are also available.  The Supported Employment service is committed to offering genuine work opportunities to adults with a disability. 

Scarborough Area:

Elders St Resource Unit: 0845 034 9564

10 Elders Street,

Scarborough

YO11 1DZ

Ryedale Area: 

Ryedale House: 01653 600666

Malton

YO17 7HH

Whitby Area:

Please contact: 0845 034 9564

If you would like to read the 'Supported employment services for jobseekers leaflet ' please click here

This leaflet is aimed at people with a learning disability, physical or sensory impairment which gives information on what the service can offer to the jobseeker, and contact
details for offices within North Yorkshire.

To download an easy read version of this document, please click here.

This Department of Health website also has audio and video downloads about Valuing Employment:

Website

Scarborough: 01723 395100
Whitby: 01947 675975
Driffield: 01377 295777

Provides an access point to find out about job vacancies and training opportunities throughout the Scarborough, Ryedale and Whitby area. This agency will also advise you on applications and eligibility for benefits.

Tel:01723 343461

Office open times: 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday

Can provide information and support in relation to benefits whilst you are working. This service can also put you in touch with staff from Job Centre Plus, NYCC Adult and Community Services and Independent Support Officers.

Allatt House
Scarborough

Tel: 01723 369034

This agency can offer you advice and guidance on becoming a volunteer with various charitable and independent organisations in the community. The bureau can also look at its present volunteers who may be able to support you to take part in community activities.

Church House, Flowergate,
Whitby

Tel: 01947 821001

Can provide information and support in relation to benefits whilst you are working. This service can also put you in touch with staff from Job Centre Plus, NYCC Adult and Community Services and independent Support Officers.