Mencap

We are Mencap. We are passionate about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability. 

Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers

Please visit our website for more information

Mencap Supported Internships

If you are a young person aged 16 to 24 and you have an Education, Health and Care plan, and you would like to learn the skills you need to get a job then Interns and Outcomes might be for you. This is a programme that offers people with a learning disability, aged 16 to 24 years old, the opportunity to get practical work-based learning experience, providing a smooth transition from education to paid employment or further study. Please click here for more information.

During the programme, we will:

• help you to understand what having a job means
• teach you the skills needed to have a job
• find the right work experience placement for you
• provide a job coach to work alongside you during your work experience placement
• support you to achieve English and maths qualifications (if needed)
• help you to secure you a job at the end of the programme.

We have sourced a range of fantastic placements with companies such as The Financial Times, Guinness World Records, The London Eye, The Sealife Aquarium and a number of Greene King pubs. You can find our more about the specific placements available at our open days, visit our website to see the coming events.

Click here to view the Open Day Flyer 2024

Mencap also have a wide range of Supported Internships available. They range placements including retail, admin, entertainment (theatres/cinemas), further hospitality and more.

Mencap are also running a pre internship study programme for young people who require an additional year of preparation.

We currently have services in Barnet, Islington, Waltham Forest, Kingston and Ealing for all programmes. Referrals can be from any borough and can be sent through to [email protected].