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Information for Applicants

We are excited to be advertising new internships on our We Can Work programme. These paid placements help Deaf and Disabled people explore careers in the public sector, Scottish Government, Scottish Parliament and the voluntary sector.  This section explains the support we offer, the criteria, and what we are looking for people to show us in their application.

Why an internship?

Internships are temporary employment opportunities that are designed to allow the intern to develop skills for their career progression. If you want to build your career and gain valuable work experience then an internship could be for you. You might be hoping to add to things you learned in previous employment or during your education, or you might be looking for a change of direction entirely.

Being given responsibility for a specific project will help build your confidence and put you in lots of situations that you can refer to in future interviews. Our internships are always paid, and we support Deaf and disabled people throughout the process from applying to in work support.

What support will I get?

Support is flexible and person centred. Previous interns have told us that feeling able to freely discuss their impairments in a work setting was a relief. These internships are exclusively open to Deaf and disabled people. We work with employers to make these internships available and as accessible as possible.

Inclusion Scotland can help you make the most of your application and interview. If you get the internship we will encourage and support interns to identify and try out adjustments in the workplace. It may be fairly straightforward things that an employer can do. It could also involve Access to Work applications to pay for equipment, software or support workers that can help you in work.

Interns should expect to meet with Inclusion Scotland at the beginning and end of their placement, with contact throughout as needed by the individual. You will also have the chance to meet other interns.

Can I apply?

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.

Where will I find vacancies?

The best way to stay up to date is to become a member of Inclusion Scotland. You will then receive our newsletters which have the latest vacancies in them. To become a member please click this link.

Our team has a newsletter about access to employment, public life and elected office. You can sign up to this newsletter by clicking here. Information on how we use your data when you sign up to newsletters is in this privacy notice.

You can also follow us on Twitter at @WeCanWork_Scot and Facebook.

How do I write a good application?

This guidebook covers the important things you need to know when applying for work and going for interviews. Unlike a lot of employment advice available, it specifically addresses the need for adjustments and support. We hope you find it useful and welcome any feedback.

Accessing Work Guidebook PDF

If you need support during the application process as a reasonable adjustment please get in touch. This may be help with filling out the application form if you face barriers to using a computer, proof reading if you are dyslexic, support from a BSL interpreter if you are Deaf. Please get in touch with us if you want to have a chat about this.

You can download all the forms and guidance you need on the job adverts. It is really important that you cover all of the points listed in the “person specification” section, and show us how this opportunity would make a difference to you. Employers use this to score applications, so if you miss points you will lose points in the scoring.

Get in touch

You can contact us by phone, using the Contact Scotland BSL service, textphone, by Skype or by email. Our contact details are below. We can also post out information in written format if needed.

Phone, ContactScotland or Textphone: 0131 370 6708

Text, WhatsApp or Skype: 07741655550

Email: interns@inclusionscotland.org

Our address is:
22-24 Earl Grey Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9BN

Please note we do not see people for drop in appointments. Please only use this address for written communication or pre-arranged meetings

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