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@intowork.bsky.social

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We help disabled and neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions find, build and maintain great jobs. https://intowork.org.uk/

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Mar 13

We are Into Work

For over 30 years, we have been helping disabled and neurodivergent people and those with long-term health conditions achieve their goals of finding and keeping a paid job

To find out more about us, please visit our website ⬇
intowork.org.uk

#Disability #SupportedEmployment

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 1d

Join our Board of Directors!

Deadline for applications: Monday 20 October at 2 pm.

Find out more and to apply on our vacancy page: buff.ly/IMUuTQP

#EdinburghCharity #BoardMembersWanted #JoinOurTeam #NonprofitLeadership #CharityRecruitment #VolunteerOpportunities #InclusiveLeadership

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Commercial and business development.
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Digital transformation, IT, Cyber Security. Apply now - intowork.org.uk

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 7d

We are delighted to announce that we are finalists at @heraldscotland.bsky.social and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2025 🎉

We have been nominated in the Best Diversity and Inclusion Dynamic in the Workplace category

#TopEmployerAwards #DiversityAndInclusion

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 7d

Next week we are hosting an online Q&A session

Have your questions about autism and employment answered by our expert autistic facilitators!

Monday 6 October
6 pm - 7.30 pm

Register for a place here: buff.ly/nNNtPqr
#AutismAtWork #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

Aut Support Works: Autistic employment Q&A - Into Work

Free event. Autistic, have an autistic family member, or work with autistic people?  If you’ve got questions about employment that have been bugging you, then join this session and ask our…

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 9d

It's Dyslexia Awareness Week

This week is about challenging common myths about dyslexia to create a more neuro-inclusive society.

Get involved and support the campaign. buff.ly/jE0aSoY

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DyslexiaAwareness #Dyslexia #Neurodiversity #Neuroinclusive

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 14d

We are looking for passionate, values-driven people to join our Board of Directors.

To find out more and to apply, please visit our vacancy page:

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#DisabilityInclusion #CharityTrustee #Edinburgh #EdinburghCharity #Trustees

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 15d

Self management means leading your own health, with support that works for you.

This Self Management Week, we’re asking: what do you need to lead? Explore the campaign and find out how to get involved: buff.ly/DZKyA6K
#WhatINeedToLead #SelfManagement25

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 22d

Apologies! It's for people in Scotland

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 23d

Free online Q&A session for autistic people

Have your questions about employment answered by our autistic facilitators

Please visit our website for more information and to register for a place: buff.ly/nNNtPqr

#AutismAtWork #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance

Aut Support Works!
Employment as an autistic person Q&A
Monday 6 October
6:00 - 7:30 pm
(Free event)

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 27d

Neurodiversity training for employers!

We're running more sessions in November of our Neurodiversity Works! training

View our events page for all our latest training sessions: buff.ly/eYOp7Fp

#Neurodiversity #Neurodivergence #Training

Into Work Neurodiversity Works! Would you like to: Become a more inclusive employer? Increase understanding of neurodiversity? Our Neurodiversity confident employer training is designed and led by neurodivergent trainers with lived experience. 3-part online training: Tuesday 11 November Tuesday 18 November Tuesday 25 November

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · 28d

We have launched a new service in Midlothian to support neurodivergent and autistic parents in sustaining employment.

You can self-identify as neurodivergent or have a formal diagnosis to be eligible.

Visit buff.ly/2btvBUG to make a referral

#Midlothian #NeurodivergentParents #AutisticParents

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 29

Pathways to Work - changes to benefits and support - Into Work

Our Income Maximisation team have highlighted some of the key changes that are coming to benefits in the UK.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 28

Delighted to feature in @therobertsontrust.bsky.social's new Work Pathways report.

It shines a light on the structural barriers to employment in Scotland and underlines the importance of fair, inclusive approaches to preventing and reducing poverty and trauma.

Read more: buff.ly/RivIyKB

Impact and Insights: Work Pathways

We are pleased to share our second thematic Impact and Insights Report, focused on Work Pathways.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 27

We bid farewell to Valerie Bell, a longstanding member of our board who stepped down earlier this year.

On behalf of everyone at Into Work, we would like to extend our thanks to Val for her outstanding work over the years. She will be much missed!

#Trustee #BoardOfDirectors

Leaving Board Member – Valerie Bell - Into Work

We are saying goodbye to a longstanding member of our board, Valerie Bell.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 27

We have spaces available for our upcoming 3-part Neurodiversity Training course in November: intowork.org.uk/events/neuro...

Neurodiversity Works! training course: November 2025 - Into Work

Discover the tools to create a more inclusive work environment for all colleagues with our Neurodiversity Confident employer training.

intowork.org.uk

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's always brilliant to receive positive feedback from those who have completed our training!

#LivedExperience #TrainingAndDevelopment #DisabilityEmploymentGap

A grey box contains text that says: Thank you very much for this training. It was well-delivered, informative, and engaging. It was really helpful to have further information about neurodiversity and ways we can support staff. The information was so helpful, and I will definitely be applying this into the support I provide in my role. - Neurodiversity training feedback.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's always brilliant to receive positive feedback from those who have completed our training!

#LivedExperience #TrainingAndDevelopment #DisabilityEmploymentGap

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Roundabout Dramatherapy @roundaboutdrama.bsky.social · Aug 19

For information about what @intowork.bsky.social does check out their website intowork.org.uk

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 19

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#EastLothian #Autism #AutisticAdults

Organisation working with autistic adults receives share of £2.5 million fund

AN ORGANISATION working with autistic adults has benefited from a share of a £2.5 million fund.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 18

We deliver neurodiversity training for employers with lived experience at its heart.

We have a 3-part open course beginning in November - to register for the open course, visit our website: buff.ly/Hfgm2C2

#LivedExperience #TrainingAndDevelopment #Neuroinclusive #Neurodivergent

Neurodiversity Works! Neurodiversity confident employer training
3-part online training

Learn how to be a more inclusive employer with our lived experience training. Training dates: Tuesday 11 Nov, Tuesday 18 Nov, Tuesday 25 Nov

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 15

The closing date for our Wellbeing Coach vacancy is fast approaching!

For more info and to apply, see our website: buff.ly/YftwLgl

#CharityJobs #EdinburghJobs #MidlothianJobs #EastLothianJobs

Wellbeing Coach - Into Work

Continuing the development and delivery of Wellbeing+ in support of all Into Work services. Working in collaboration with our other Wellbeing Coach our Wellbeing+ team of volunteers and our…

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our Employment Adviser vacancy closes on Monday 18 August at 9:00 am!

Apply before the deadline: buff.ly/syFmPK4

#HiringNow #CharityJobs #EdinburghJobs

Employment Advisers: Disabled Young People - Into Work

Working alongside the Young People Service Lead, you will support young disabled people aged 16-24 on a 1:1 basis initially, helping them progress to groupwork over time.

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our peer support course for autistic individuals is fully booked!

But we will be running more courses like this, so do sign up for our waiting list if you would like to be the first to hear about future support ⬇️

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#Autism #ActuallyAutistic

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Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 9

New vacancy alert 📣

We are seeking an Employment Adviser to work in our dedicated team for young disabled people aged 16-24.

Closing date: Monday 18 August

Apply here: buff.ly/syFmPK4

#EdinburghJobs #SupportedEmployment #DisabilityJobs

We are hiring: Employment Adviser (Young Disabled People).
- Support people aged 16-24 to progress into a positive destination.
- Helping them explore employability and wellbeing through 1:1 and group work.
Apply now: intowork.org.uk

Into Work @intowork.bsky.social · Aug 8

Hiring ‼️

We're looking for a Wellbeing Coach to join our team and help continue developing our Wellbeing+ service.

Closing date: Monday 18th August

Apply here: buff.ly/YftwLgl

#EdinburghJobs #Wellbeing #MentalHealthJobs

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We are hiring: Wellbeing Coach.
- Help people build self-confidence through their employment journeys.
- Support and facilitate new wellbeing projects.
Apply now: intowork.org.uk

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