RNIB is working to help blind and partially sighted people overcome the additional barriers they often face when looking for work.
This page contain a video explaining some of our work, as well as details about some of our Pre-employment services.
Watch our pre-employment video
Here are two short films which bring to life some the work we are doing.
Wendy's employment story
In this video we follow Wendy as she begins a group pre-employment programme.
Dave's employment story
In this video we look at how individually tailored support can also help those in long term unemployment.
Pre-employment programme
RNIB's Pre-employment programme is a modular course designed to support those in long-term unemployment to develop the necessary skills to find work.
The programme allows participants to gain greater confidence and assertiveness when looking for work, giving them the ability to build independent job search skills.
Each module addresses a barrier often faced by jobseekers with sight problems, such as:
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finding a career suitable for you
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looking for work
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disclosing a visual impairment
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communication skills and presentations
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interviews
Suitable candidates for the programme will be referred to it by their Disability Employment Advisor or via their welfare to work provider.
The course is currently being run at RNIB's college in Loughborough, and piloted in some of our regional centres. If you would like further information, please see the contact details below for RNIB college, or ring our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 to find out if the course is being run in a regional centre near you.
Email enquiries@rnibcollege.ac.uk
Telephone 01509 611 077
RNIB College Loughborough website
One to one employment support
Our employment specialists can offer you one to one employment support to help you find work. For more information about these services please visit our Job seeking resources section. Contact our Helpline on 0303 123 9999 and they will be able to put you through to your nearest RNIB / Action centre.
Are you a professional working with job seekers?
If you work with blind and partially sighted job seekers, our Supporting job seekers section contains some useful advice and resources designed to help you.