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Supported internship for young people

Supported internships are for young people aged 16 to 24, with an Education, Health and Care Plan, who want to get into paid employment.

Internships are based with an employer and help you to develop the necessary workplace skills and experience to go on to paid employment. Work placements are individualised and based on a young person’s strengths and vocational interests to make sure they are matched to the right placement for them.

Internships normally run over a 12 month period, often starting in September, and include unpaid work placements on rotation. You will also work towards the achievement of accredited qualifications, including English, maths and employability, and build skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and travelling independently to and from placements

The Supported Internship Journey

There are six steps in the journey and these are outlined below.

Step one

Apply from March onwards for an internship. Complete the initial assessments and a meeting with the internship provider to check suitability. Places can fill up quickly, so early applications are advised through the provider’s own website.

Step two

Complete a work development plan and employer site visit.

Step three

Complete pre-employment documentation for the employer (for example ID, DBS checks and travel training if needed).

Step four

Complete the induction and training and meet the placement staff.

Step five

Complete the work placement. Interns are supported by a job coach and workplace mentor. Placement one will be from September to December, placement two will be from January to April and placement three will be from April to June.

Step six

Reach the end goal – employment with monitoring support.

What supported internships are available?

The council has teamed up with Pure Innovations and Eccles Sixth Form College (part of Salford City College Group) to offer a number of supported internships here with our teams. You’ll gain experience in three different council departments and get lots of support to learn a range of skills.

Pure Innovations and Eccles Sixth Form College also offer supported internships at:

  • Salford Royal Foundation Trust
  • University of Salford

Call 0161 631 5002

Email hello@pureinnovations.co.uk

There are lots of other opportunities in Salford and across Greater Manchester.

The Manchester College with Pure Innovations

The Manchester College with Pure Innovations offer supported internships at:

  • Manchester City Council
  • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Oxford Road and Wythenshawe Hospital)
  • MediaCity
  • Manchester Airport

Call 0161 804 4400

Email hello@pureinnovations.co.uk

Digital Independent Specialist College (DISC)

Based at Holyoake House in Manchester city centre, DISC is a creative and digital studio providing supported work-based learning. DISC offer supported internships in:

  • creative and digital

 Email info@disc.ac.uk

PINC College

PINC College provide supported internships in museums and art galleries, including:

  • Salford Museum and Art Gallery
  • Bolton Museum
  • Manchester Museum
  • Touchstones Rochdale
  • Macclesfield Heritage Centre

Choices College

Choices College provide supported internships in:

  • NHS healthcare settings
  • local organisations
  • private businesses

Oakwood Academy Sixth Form

Oakwood Academy Sixth Form offers supported internships in retail  at the Oakwood Community Shop, based in Quayside, MediaCity. Interns will be supported to find additional work placements at other retail, hospitality and leisure businesses to further develop their skills.

Call 0161 921 2880

Chatsworth Futures

Chatsworth Futures offers supported internships in:

  • retail
  • leisure
  • horticulture
  • catering

Call 0161 921 2095

Email chatsworthfutures@salford.gov.uk

Bridge College

Ran in partnership between Bridge College, Project Search and Sodexo, Bridge College offers supported internships in:

  • facilities management
  • food services

 Those interested in the course can apply through the college website.

Hear more about supported internships in our short video below:

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Who should I contact for more information?

To express an interest in becoming a supported intern, please complete this expression of interest form.

Expression of interest form

Further information can also be found on the Pure Innovations website.

For all other enquiries, contact nicola.griffiths@salford.gov.uk

If you feel the internship is not suitable for you or you/your son or daughter does not have a live Education, Health and Care Plan, please email the Skills and Work team at SAWhelpline@salford.gov.uk.

You may also find our Find My Future section useful.

Other useful links:

This page was last updated on 26 March 2024

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