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Course Title: Supported Internship Programme

  • Provider: Groundwork Yorkshire
  • Address: Unit 2, Park Row, Selby, YO8 (near Selby Abbey)

2. Available Start Dates and Course Duration

  • Start Dates: Our programme is flexible for 12 months (term time only).  Roll on programme.
  • Duration: 12 months, 4 days a week, term time only.

3. Application Information

4. Course Summary

  • “Our Supported Internship Programme provides structured work placements and tailored learning to help young people with additional needs gain employability skills and work experience.”

5. Course Details

  • Key learning objectives
  • Skills and a range of accredited qualifications gained
  • Work experience components
  • Support offered (mentoring, job coaching)

6. How Will It Be Delivered and Assessed?

  • Delivery: Combination of on-site work placements, classroom or online learning, and one-to-one support
  • Assessment: Continuous assessment via work tasks, employer feedback, portfolio evidence, and progress reviews

7. Entry Requirements

  • Age range (17 – 24 years old)
  • Eligibility criteria (e.g., EHCP, identified learning needs)
  • Any other requirements (able to get to work for 8.30 am, interested in working outside, this is a hands on placement)

8. Your Next Steps

  • Think this could the programme for you?  Groundwork Yorkshire are happy to arrange for a visit and a chat, and some taster days prior to commencing.  Please contact Tracey.Sugden@groundwork.org.uk.
  • Your respective local authority will make the formal referral.

9. Additional Information

  • We will supply all relevant PPE, resources and equipment and enter you and pay for all qualifications.  You will be provided with a locker at the Unit to keep your personal effects.
  • We start work at 8.30 am Monday – Thursday.
  • We can support you with an application, if needed, for Access to Work (which could cover transport to/from work) https://gov.uk/access to work
  • We work across Yorkshire – so will set off from and return to the depot daily – we have our own vans.
  • You will get 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
  • Amanda Scrimgeour – Programme Manager and Lifelong Learning Lead, Amandascrimgeour@groundwork.org.uk, mobile 07813364219.

Once a learner completes a Supported Internship with Groundwork Yorkshire, their next steps can vary depending on their skills, interests, and support needs. Here’s a structured overview of realistic progression routes:

1. Paid Employment

  • With Groundwork Yorkshire or partner employers: Some interns may move directly into paid roles within environmental, community, or administrative sectors.
  • Other local employers: Employers who have supported interns often offer permanent positions.
  • Supported Employment: For learners needing continued support, employment services (like BASE-accredited supported employment providers) help secure roles with on-the-job coaching.

2. Further Education or Training

  • Vocational qualifications: Courses in horticulture, construction, environmental management, administration, or digital skills.
  • Functional skills: Maths, English, or IT skills to support future employment opportunities.
  • Traineeships: Short-term training programmes to improve employability skills before entering paid work.

3. Apprenticeships

  • Level 2 or 3 apprenticeships in areas such as business administration, customer service, or green industries.
  • Some apprenticeships may offer on-the-job support for learners who benefited from a Supported Internship

4. Volunteering or Work Experience

  • Voluntary roles in local charities, environmental projects, or community organisations.
  • Builds work experience, confidence, and employability skills for learners not yet ready for paid employment.

5. Supported Living / Independent Skills Development

  • Learners who require ongoing life skills support can move into programmes focusing on independence, budgeting, or social participation, often alongside work experience.

6. Progression Pathways within Groundwork Yorkshire

  • Some learners can remain connected to Groundwork Yorkshire for ongoing mentoring, seasonal projects, or environmental initiatives, providing a bridge to independent work or further education.
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