Wrap Around Programme - Team Domenica

Why Wrap Around support matters

At Team Domenica, we are committed to making employment meaningful and sustainable. When a candidate graduates from our programmes, and moves into paid work, we offer flexible and tailored support to both the candidate and partnered employer.

Nationally, just 25% of people who complete a supported internship are still in employment after one year (FE Week, 2022). Many young people with learning disabilities and autism need continued support to navigate challenges, stay connected to their community, and maintain the jobs they’ve worked so hard to achieve.

Watch the video to see how our Wrap Around Programme has supported graduates Sean and Ollie.

Thanks to our ongoing support, 93% of candidates remain in employment for over a year, and more than two-thirds stay in work for over three years.

Jack's Story

With the help of our training programmes, Jack (pictured) secured a job at Brighton i360 in 2018. Over the years, the attraction has gone through several changes – including going into administration in 2024. During this uncertain time, our Wrap Around Programme supported Jack through the redundancy process and helped him reapply for his roles.

We’re proud to share that Jack was able to maintain his role at Brighton i360 and continues to thrive. He loves his job, values his team, and enjoys spending his earnings on days out with his boyfriend.

I’ve been working [at Brighton i360] for seven or eight years. That’s a long time I must admit! Team Domenica helped me get my job and I am very happy here. I feel confident. I like to meet customers and staff to be honest. I am proud!

Jack, employed at Brighton i360

What support do we offer?

Support for candidates

Our in-work support can include:

One-to-one employment support (especially during the first year)
Help with onboarding, workplace training and understanding contracts
Advocacy in the workplace – including HR meetings and career progression conversations
Help using work-related apps, booking holiday or managing pay
Creating training aids and workplace resources

Our looking for work support can include:

Support with CVs, interviews, and career transitions
Helping candidates build experience through volunteering
Giving advice with looking for alternative opportunities

An active social life is key to confidence, wellbeing and long-term success at work, and beyond.

We organise social events to help our candidates stay connected and maintain friendships. In doing so we support our young people to have have fun, reconnect, and feel part of the community.

I really appreciate having Wrap Around Support. It feels nice that Team Domenica doesn’t just let us go. I’m confident at work, but I feel more comfortable knowing there’s someone to help if I have a problem. It’s nice that everyone gets together too, even though everyone is busy at their jobs. But once we all get together it is like no-one left.

Sam, Team Domenica candidate employed at Pizza Pilgrims

Team Domenica graduates enjoying a Christmas party at The North Star

Support for Employers

Our team works closely with our partnered employer to ensure a candidate’s employment remains successful and sustainable for all. This includes:

Regular check-ins with managers
Advice and troubleshooting when challenges arise
Support with onboarding and training
Creating accessible resources and guidance
Helping employers better understand individual candidate needs

With the help of Team Domenica’s Post-Internship Manager, we have been able to incorporate [our candidate] into the mainstream. We know we can approach her whenever we have any questions or hurdles. She makes the circle is complete; we all know where to go and feel supported.

Prashant, Manager at Leonardo Hotels