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Making It Work Employment The ‘Making It Work’ supported employment scheme supports people with learning disabilities

💙 Our MissionOur mission is to support people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives, make their own choice...
16/10/2026

💙 Our Mission

Our mission is to support people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives, make their own choices and be active members of their communities.

We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, to have their voices heard, and to have the opportunity to live life on their own terms.

Through person-centred support, we aim to promote independence, build confidence, develop skills and create opportunities for people to pursue their interests, achieve their goals and maintain meaningful relationships.

We are committed to challenging barriers, promoting inclusion and ensuring people with learning disabilities have the same opportunities, rights and choices as everyone else.

Because everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose, with the right support to make it happen. 💙

✨ At Making It Work, we believe everyone has potential waiting to be unlocked. We help people discover their strengths, ...
14/10/2026

✨ At Making It Work, we believe everyone has potential waiting to be unlocked. We help people discover their strengths, build confidence, and take meaningful steps towards volunteering, training, and employment, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for independence and success. 💙

📢 We’re happy to announce that The Employment and Engagement Team from Southend Care Ltd will have a stall at the Southe...
12/06/2026

📢 We’re happy to announce that The Employment and Engagement Team from Southend Care Ltd will have a stall at the Southend SEND Information Day on Tuesday 16 June 2026, from 9.30am to 2.30pm at Southend Civic Centre.

👋 Come along and meet representatives from Making It Work Employment and Project 49 to find out more about employment support and our day services and how we can support you.

Southend-on-Sea City Council fans

Its getting HOT!!!!Hot weather can become dangerous faster than most people expect.Stay hydrated!!!!Drink water regularl...
22/05/2026

Its getting HOT!!!!
Hot weather can become dangerous faster than most people expect.

Stay hydrated!!!!
Drink water regularly, even before you feel thirsty.
If you’re sweating heavily for hours, include drinks or foods with electrolytes.
Limit excess alcohol and very caffeinated drinks, which can worsen dehydration.
Keep your body cool
Stay in shaded or air-conditioned places during the hottest hours (usually 11am–4pm).
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing.
Use cool showers, damp cloths, or fans to lower body temperature.
Be careful with physical activity
Exercise early in the morning or later in the evening.
Take frequent breaks if working outdoors.
Never push through dizziness, nausea, or unusual fatigue.

14/04/2026

Southend’s Preparing for Adulthood Adviser is delivering a series of interactive webinars designed to build practical knowledge and confidence around Preparing for Adulthood outcomes and transition pathways for young people with SEND.

The next webinar “Building employment pathways – Supported Internships and Apprenticeships” takes place on April 16 April from 6pm to 7pm via MS Teams.

Book a place through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-2-employment-pathways-supported-internships-and-apprenticeships-tickets-1980448510808

ID: A group of young people in a line working on laptops. Image contains information about the next Preparing for Adulthood webinar mentioned in the caption above.

14/03/2026

Universal Credit claimants with LCWRA please read.

Some claimants are receiving journal messages inviting them to attend a chat with Jobcentre staff about support to help them return to work or prepare for work.

If you have been found to have Limited Capability for Work and Work Related Activity (LCWRA) and this is confirmed on your Universal Credit payment breakdown in your journal, any work related contact should be voluntary so please don't start stressing.

Carefully read the journal message you receive. Somewhere within the message it should clearly say that taking part is voluntary.

Claimants in the LCWRA group cannot be required to undertake work related activity.

If the message appears to be compulsory or does not state that it is voluntary, respond in your journal and ask your work coach why you are being asked to attend mandatory activity when you have already been assessed as meeting LCWRA criteria.

It is sensible to remind them that your journal confirms you are in the LCWRA group and therefore you are not subject to work related requirements.

You must contact them if it appears compulsory, not just ignore just incase they incorrectly sanction you.

Obviously if you wanted to go, there are quite a few voluntary courses being funded that maybe of use but ensure it is voluntary and if you find it too difficult attending, ensure they know you can stop.

If you need support you can contact the Making It Work Employment team.

Southend Care Ltd

03/03/2026

Read our latest NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Programme newsletter, number 21. Written in easy read and plain English.

The topics are:

-Learning disability register
-Sepsis
-STOMP and STAMP standards

Please share this link widely with people who you think would like to read it and find it useful. https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/about/get-involved/newsletters/

Love is...... Freshly brewed coffee served with a smile from Georgina and Jenny ❤There was lots of love in the air at Ba...
12/02/2026

Love is...... Freshly brewed coffee served with a smile from Georgina and Jenny ❤
There was lots of love in the air at Barista Meadows this week ❤
Bringing love and smiles to residents,visitors and staff ❤🥰☕🍰
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Workplace visits are an integral part of the Making It Work Teams calendar. Once employment is sourced and job coaching...
20/01/2026

Workplace visits are an integral part of the Making It Work Teams calendar. Once employment is sourced and job coaching completed the team withdraw and then complete workplace visits and check ins to keep ourselves visible to the employer and offer support and trouble shoot as needed with our clients.
Nothing brings us more joy than a workplace visit to Terrence. He is thriving in his role as part of the housekeeping team British Heart Foundation.
Southend Care Ltd

18/01/2026

Tomorrow is known as , a day some people find tougher than others 💙

If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed, or struggling, you’re not alone and support is available. Talking to someone can really help.

If you or someone you know needs urgent emotional support, please contact:

Samaritans - 116 123
Domestic Abuse UK - 0808 200 0247
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
Childline - 0800 1111
Young Men's Mental Health - 0800 58 58 58
Young Person's Mental Health - 0800 068 4141

In a mental health emergency please call 9️⃣9️⃣9️⃣

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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