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DFN Project SEARCH at St George's

DFN Project SEARCH prepares young people for the world of employment. The DFN Project SEARCH programme offers young people with Learning Disabilities and/or autism the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in real work situations through work placements within the hospital.

The programme runs for one academic year and follows the school terms (September to July). Interns attend full time Monday – Friday. Interns will complete three job rotations around St George's Hospital including admin, reception, gardening, portering, retail and many other placements. Interns will also learn a wide array of skills in their classroom work including professional behaviour in the workplace, self advocacy, team work, communication and many other topics. At the end of the programme, on average 60% of DFN Project SEARCH graduates move into full-time permanent roles and 70% of DFN Project SEARCH graduates gain jobs in total

Interns must be aged between 18 and 24 and must have a current EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) in order to secure funding from their Local Authority. (Merton, Wandsworth, Sutton and Croydon and any other local authorities).

Who to contact

Contact Name
Matthew Kaye
Contact Position
DFN Project SEARCH Lead
Telephone
E-mail
matthew.kaye@cricketgreen.merton.sch.uk
Website
DFN Project Search St Georges

Where to go

Name
Education Centre
Address
St. Georges Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
Postcode
SW17 0QT
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Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Availability

Referral Details

The DFN Project SEARCH programme is a nine month long training and employment opportunity for students with learning disabilities and or autism that will take place entirely on the St George’s Hospital site.

DFN Project SEARCH provides real life work experience combined with training in employability and independent living skills. We will help you develop your CV, support you in interviews to give you the best chance at obtaining paid employment. The goal for each student is competitive employment somewhere in the community using the skills they have acquired at St George’s DFN Project Search.

 

WE ARE CURRENTLY FULL FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 HOWEVER THERE IS MANY PLACES STILL AVAILAVLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024. PLEASE DO GET IN CONTACT.

Local Offer

Description

What is this Wandsworth’s Local Offer?

Interns must be aged between 18 and 24 and must have a current EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) in order to secure funding from their Local Authority. (Merton, Wandsworth, Sutton and Croydon).

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Contact Name
DFN Project Search
Contact Telephone
07360159940
Contact Email
matthew.kaye@cricketgreen.merton.sch.uk
Links
DFN Project Search
Local Offer Age Bands
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)

Last updated: 03 Jan 2024