trouble finding a job due to disability

thetrigg

hi im 26 and been disabled for 4 years,i am really eager to get back to work but have trouble walking,lifting and doing day to day duties.im on a lot of morphine everyday but can not sit on my a**e any longer it is doing my head.I am applying for jobs but not even getting a reply back from people. Has anyone got any suggestions on possible disabled employers(tried places like asda that are supposed to be disabled friendly but nothing).before i became ill i was a qualified bricklayer but am unable to retain to a job which requires so much physical work.any help PLEASE IM GOING OUT OF MY MIND.(job centre are useless so please dont tell me to go to them. Thanks

thetrigg

thanks i have applied to a local charity that organises activites for disabled children.would love to help people like myself

Notmyrealname

Go and see a disabilities advisor at the job centre. They have schemes where they'll pay an employer so much a week for 6 months to employ you and give you a letter saying so to take to interviews.

Fully understand about going out of your mind. I managed 10 months.

chewynut

The usual advisors at the Job Centre aren't helpful but have you seen your nearest Disability Employment Advisor? They're different from the usual advisors in that they're more sympathetic and understanding of what you can and can't do. They actually have a lot of the information you're asking for.

Mine is infamous in the area because she's terrifying if you're not one of those she looks after. She got me into a college dedicated to helping disabled people into work, and when I lost my resulting job because of lack of funding, she sent me to Remploy. It's the most anyone's helped me.

elsien

What do you mean by having trouble with day to day duties, as that will obviously impact on jobs that might be suitable for you?
And what type of jobs have you been applying for with no response?

thetrigg

hi didnt realise the job centre had disability employment advisors>why they never sent to them in the first place when i went up demanding help to get back into work. ill shall pop up the local job centre tomorrow and try track one down thank you

chewynut

I would never have heard of them if my aunt didn't work in a different Job Centre. They like to keep the DEAs a secret for some reason.

dandelionclock30

I think voluntary work then applying within the voluntary sector is a good bet as there are lots of disabled people who work within it.Also once you have a reference sorted the council is also worth a try if they are still taking on in your area.They will often give someone an interview if they are disabled and meet all the criteria.
I know someone whos very disabled an ADSA took him on as a receptionist.I dont think it was the worlds most thrilling job, but it was better than benefits etc.

thetrigg

i have applyed for asda,aldis tesco, selcos as a cashier i got all the building knowledge,i understand that im on going to find it difficult as even the healthiest and experienced of people are having difficulties.i was also told that because i am on morphine it would be hard for the employer to get insurance for me.i no there is a job out there for me as there are people more serverley disabled than i am that are working.im definately going to apply for more voluntery work.fingers crossed i can find one of these advisors aswell.

thetrigg

i dont mind what job it is,i will gladly sit there all day stuffing envelopes as long as it means im out the house providing for my family,currently my partner is doing all the providing.would be nice to give her a break she been there loads for me.

SarEl

Have you considered whether you could return to education? Counting backwards in your post, I reckon your education qualifications may not be quite as good as they might be? And if manual work of any kind is out of the question, then you are going to have some competition from better qualified people. It's never too late to learn, you aren't that old yet, and education didn't do Stephen Hawking any harm! It may open up possibilities you'd never have thought of.

Also, it might be worth chacking out if there is a voluntary organisation supporting people with your condition - they may be able to offer support and help too.