Here you will find information to help you get a new job, retain your current one and know your rights in the workplace.
It you are an employer or someone who works with blind or partially sighted people you may be more interested in our Employers and employment professionals' section.
Preparing for employment
Do you want to know more about how we can help you to find work? Visit our preparing for employment page to watch two short videos which show how we support people into work, or visit our job seeking resources page to learn about the support on offer.
Access to Work
Information about funding through the Access to Work scheme, which can help pay for assistive technology, adjustments to the workplace, travel in work or a support worker.
Looking for work
Information on looking for work for blind and partially sighted job seekers including choosing a career and finding vacancies, writing a CV, completing application forms, interview skills and details of where you can get further support to help with your job search. We also have a section specifically for young people looking to start work.
The Action for Blind People website offers information on
work experience opportunities for blind and partially sighted people.
Staying in work
If you have recently experienced a change in your sight, a change in your working environment or a change of job you may need help and support to stay in work. This section includes an introduction to assistive technology, advice on using a support worker and details of where you can get further support.
Self employment
Starting your own business and becoming self-employed, including details of where you can get further support.
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
For information on how Jobcentre Plus decides if you can receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), how much you might get and what you will need to do to keep receiving it, visit our Employment and Support Allowance section.
Your rights in employment
Information about your rights in employment under the Equality Act.
Success stories
Read about success stories of blind and partially sighted people in employment.
Factsheets
We produce a series of detailed factsheets covering all aspects of employment. All our factsheets are available in braille, large print, and audio.
Employment research
This section contains the latest employment research related to blind and partially sighted people.