Liverpool City Council Supported internships

Supported internships are work-based study programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 with SEND and an Educational Health Care Plan. They are designed to help interns build confidence and experience in a real working environment while continuing their education.

Interns enrol full-time at a local school or college and follow a personalised programme, which may include English and maths. As part of the course, they also attend work placements that usually last between six and 12 months, with a trained job coach providing support on each placement.

Employers can also get involved by offering a placement. Job coaches work with employers to help create and support a diverse workforce, and interns usually spend four to five days a week at work. The council also offers free webinars on learning disabilities and neurodiverse conditions for employers in the Liverpool City Region, and interested people can use the expression of interest form or email the team for more information.