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At Team Domenica, we help people with learning disabilities gain the skills, confidence and experience to thrive in long-term, meaningful employment. Read on to see how we do it – and how you can play a part.
Our careers plan
YEAR ONE
- Group and individual CEIAG sessions
- Create and develop a Vocational Profile
- Build CVs
- Explore online career resources
- Employer encounters (careers fairs, employer talks, employer visits)
- Work Experience
YEAR TWO
- Supported Internship
- Understanding employment Rights (eg reasonable Adjustments)
- Application forms /processes
- Interview skills and practice
- Planning for the future
Meet the team
Our careers team are here to support candidates in gaining meaningful employment or volunteering opportunities. We guide our young people through every step of their journey, including job searching, CV-writing, and follow-on support.
Ellie Toomey-Dent
Team Domenica’s Employer Partnerships Manager & Careers Lead
We also work with over 50 employer partners, empowering them to offer mutually-beneficial opportunities to people with learning disabilities and autism. Together, we create a brighter, more inclusive future.
Events & awareness days
2025
- Brighton and Hove Jobs Fair – Friday 27 June at the Amex Stadium
- Brighton Careers Fair – Wednesday 20 August at Leonardo’s Hotel
- National Inclusion Week: Monday 15 September – Sunday 21 September
- Green Careers Week: Monday 3 November – Saturday 8 November
2026
- National Apprenticeship Week: Sat 7 February – Friday 13 February
- National Careers Week: Monday 2 March – Saturday 7 March
- National Supported Internship Day: Friday 27 March
The Gatsby Career Benchmarks
The Gatsby Career Benchmarks is a framework that all schools and colleges must aim to achieve, in order to provide good quality careers advice and guidance. Team Domenica’s Employment Programmes achieve these benchmarks and offer candidates high quality careers education, information, advice and guidance.
A stable careers programme
Learning from career and labour market information
Addressing the needs of each pupil
Linking curriculum learning to careers
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Encounters with further and higher education
Personal guidance
Employer Partners
Team Domenica’s Employment Team are always on hand and offer a wealth support for our employer partners. Below, you can find just some of the over 50 partners we work with.
We create and maintain these thoughtful partnerships by offering advice and guidance on working with people with learning disabilities and autism. This includes: training and information-sharing presentations, Job Coaches, risk assessments, job carving, task analysis and much more. Click here to learn more about becoming an employer partner.
Other services & support
Here you can find local and national organisations offering employment support and information:
West Sussex Supported Employment
Gives employment support to people in West Sussex with disabilities
East Sussex Steps to Work
Gives employment support to people in East Sussex with disabilities.
Coast to Capital Careers Hub
Careers resources for young people with SEND to help them understand choices, careers, and building skills.
Scope
Offers information on reasonable adjustments, including what they are and how to apply for them.
Mencap
Easy read employment support and advice for people who have a learning disability and are looking for work.
National Autistic Society
Information to help autistic people find a job and get the support they need at work.
Brighton & Hove Council
Provides career information, advice and guidance. Click the links to find out more:
- Supported Employment – Help for autistic people, or people with learning disabilities to find work.
- Youth Employability Service – Information & guidance to 16- 18yr olds not in training or employment. Up to 25yrs old if facing additional barriers.
- Youth Employment Hub: Education, employment and training support for young adults in Brighton & Hove.
National Careers Service
Provides career information, advice and guidance. Click the links to find out more:
- Explore Careers – Browse hundreds of jobs to find out what different jobs involve
- SEND specific support – Information about government support to help you find and keep a job if you have special needs or a disability.
- Skills Assessment – Find out what careers might suit you by taking a skills assessment
Team Domenica's Awards and Accreditations
