Service details

Employment

**Service changes due to COVID19:**

• Staff will be working from home
• No face to face appointments
• Drop in service will be closed
• Appointments via text, facetime and video link

Due to our service being suspended, we will be making every effort to ensurethat  you still have access to our service. We have provided various methods of communication, which we encourage you to use.

E-mail: Aiysha.begum@deafplus.org

Text: 07745708878

https://www.deafplus.org/our-locations/tower-hamlets/

Alternatively, you can make use of our BSL Advice Line where you can arrange a video call or text chat with a BSL helpline advisor. This service is accessible at:

www.deafplus.org/deafplus-advice-line 

 Updated 26 March 2020

The Information and Advice we offer includes, but is not limited to:

• Welfare Benefits
• Housing
• Debt
• Consumer and community care
• Access to council services
• Advice on access to legal services

We provide a supported employment service to D/deaf and hard of hearing people to realise their potential. We undertake the following:

• Assessment and registration
• Action plan and job goals
• Skills assessment and planning
• Creating a new CV or updating a CV
• Training and skills development including digital skills
• Work experience placements and voluntary work
• Working with employers to recruit and retain D/deaf employees
• Attending interviews with clients
• Access to work support and application
• Job coaching and support throughout to ensure retention of employment

Contracted to Tower Hamlets