Inclusive workplace opportunities allow people with learning disabilities and autism to gain practical skills, social confidence, and financial independence, whilst employers benefit from committed, skilled team members who enrich the workplace culture.
Champion workplace inclusion
We work with over 60 local and national businesses to open doors to the world of work. We asked them to share their experiences as a Team Domenica employer partner, and this video is what they had to say.
With less that 4.7% of adults with learning disabilities in paid employment (DHSC, 2025), our community helps them find and maintain workplace opportunities, giving a sense of direction, purpose and belonging.
The Benefits
There are multiple benefits to hiring people with learning disabilities and autism (our candidates). Partnering with Team Domenica:
- Provides access to an undiscovered talent pool
- Builds a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves
- Boosts staff morale and personal growth
- Turns Social Value and EDI commitments into meaningful impact
- Promotes a neuro-inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive
- Offers access to tailored support and networking opportunities, like our Employer Forum and more
How can you work with Team Domenica?
Work Experience
Work experience offers an introduction to Team Domenica and our young people. Accompanied by a mentor, candidates
complete three placements for two hours a week, for up to seven weeks. These experiences give our young people access to different workplaces, as well as a better understanding of their strengths and future career aspirations.
“We get an extra pair of hands and our placements make me think about how accessible our training is. It’s a win-win all round.”
Manager, Pelican Parcels
Supported Internships
These extended, unpaid placements offer an inclusive way of hiring. With the support of a job coach, candidates work 16 hours a week, for up to 26 weeks. Internships are chosen based on the young person’s skills, as well as the needs of the business. Employers receive training prior to a placement, and the ultimate aim is for candidates to gain work.
“Working with Team Domenica has been a two-way street. I think we’ve all benefitted – myself, the team, the candidate and the college itself.”
Manager, Brighton College
Paid Work
Once they are in a job, candidates join our Wrap Around Programme. This programme offers ongoing, flexible and tailored support to both the candidate and their employer. Thanks to this provision, 93% of our young people remain in
employment for more than a year, and 69% go on to stay in work for over three years (Our Impact, 2025).
“We’ve gained a dedicated and passionate employee, and having a more diverse workplace boosts our morale and productivity.”
Manager, Queen's Hotel
Looking to champion workplace inclusion?
Work with Team DomenicaOur Support
Job Coaches & Mentor:
Our Job Coaches or Mentors work onsite, alongside the candidate and employer, offering bespoke training for both parties. Using their wealth of experience and knowledge, they ensure that all skills gaps are identified and filled, and that any problems are effectively resolved. To find out more about Job Coaches, follow this link.
Training and Presentations:
It can be intimidating when taking the first steps into building an accessible workplace. Our employment team, and candidates, offer training and information-sharing presentations to answer any questions and offer advice to the wider-business. As an example, we’ve presented at both Pizza Pilgrims’ and Nando’s regional meetings.
Our Employer Forum:
This is a welcoming, non-judgmental space for new, existing and potential partners to explore what it means to work with our candidates. Each meeting is tailored to the interests and needs of our employers, whether that be filling training gaps, sharing information and experiences, gaining practical support or celebrating achievements.
Regular Review Meetings:
If one of our young people are completing a supported internship, we hold regular review meetings with the candidate, their mentor, job coach and manager to check in on progress, address any concerns, and set agreed work targets. These targets are then integrated throughout the young person’s training – both in the classroom and in the workplace.
Partnership Badge
By working with us, businesses receive an exclusive partnership badge that can be displayed on a window, wall, website or email signature. The badge showcases your commitment to creating a more inclusive future, whilst also supporting Social Value, EDI and Corporate Social Responsibility goals.
100% of our partners say that working with our candidates has benefitted their business
Be Part Of ItWork With Us
Interested in joining our growing community of employer partners and want to discover how your workplace can help open doors for people with learning disabilities? Please fill out the below form and our friendly team will be in touch within three working days*.
*By completing this form, you consent to Team Domenica contacting you about our partnership opportunities
To view our employer partnership information in PDF format, please click here.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for other ways to get involved – such as through corporate partnerships, volunteering or fundraising – we have plenty of exciting opportunities that help businesses meet their objectives, whilst making a meaningful impact on the lives our candidates and their communities. Click here to find out more.
Our Partners
By working with Team Domenica, you’ll be a part of something bigger. You’ll join our ever-growing network, working together to create a brighter, more inclusive future for people with learning disabilities and autism. Here are just some of the over 60 charity and employer partners we’re working with:
