Information for Applicants

Our internships are open to Deaf and disabled people. Previous interns have had a variety of visible and hidden impairments, some personally defined themselves as disabled and some didn’t. If you have come up against barriers in work or education then you could benefit from this experience. You must also meet the following criteria

• You must be unemployed or working in a job that doesn’t meet your needs. You may be overqualified for it, or you might not have enough hours. People who are still in education can apply, but they must show us how their current situation qualifies them for the programme. (e.g. part time students, distance learning etc. Full time students have taken part before but placements cannot be postponed to account for the academic year)
• You should demonstrate a genuine need for the opportunity, and show how it would help you overcome barriers to your career development
• You must have the right to work in the UK. For any internships in the Scottish Government or civil service you need to meet nationality requirements. These are listed on the job adverts. This does not affect Parliament Internships.
• Some employers may require disclosure checks. Please check each advert for information.
• There is no upper age limit, but you should be old enough to work.
• You don’t need to have a degree, but you should show how you meet what the employer is looking for. You can use transferrable skills from work, volunteering, education or home life.

Please note you can only apply for internships when they are advertised, and they will be open for applications in the same way as regular employment. We cannot create internships for specific disabled people.