Inclusive Recruitment. Ongoing Support. Talented People
Get in touch with us today to start recruiting inclusively!
Since we’ve had our employee, DurhamEnable has continued to support us. We do reviews, we do one-to-ones. We’ve never felt unsupported by DurhamEnable. They’re always just at the end of the phone. – Stanley Town Council
A very impressive team who are always prepared to go over and above in supporting their clients and prospective employers. – Westlodge Care Home Ltd
Thank you for adding some amazing people to the team. – Manor House Hotel and Spa
A professional and dedicated service that consistently puts us and participants at the heart of everything they do. We value our partnership and look forward to working together in the future. – Amazon
Looking for committed, talented employees?
DurhamEnable helps employers recruit, retain, and develop talented employees through a free, professional Supported Employment service.
We work with people who have disabilities, neurodivergence, mental health needs, long-term health conditions and other barriers to employment. Our role is to connect employers with skilled, motivated candidates while providing practical support that benefits both the employee and the business.
Whether you are recruiting for a vacancy, looking to diversify your workforce, or seeking support to retain an existing employee experiencing heath-related challenges, DurhamEnable can help.
Why work with DurhamEnable
Free recruitment support
Our service is provided at no cost to employers. We can help you identify candidates whose skills, interests, and strengths match your business needs.
Free training for your workforce
Access free training opportunities for your workforce, helping employees gain valuable skills while supporting productivity and staff retention. See our training page for more details.
Access a wider talent pool
Many employers tell us they struggle to fill vacancies. DurhamEnable can introduce you to talented individuals who are often overlooked by traditional recruitment methods.
Ongoing workplace support
Unlike many recruitment services, our support doesn’t stop once someone starts work. We provide ongoing assistance to both employers and employees to help ensure long-term success.
Practical advice and guidance
Our team can provide advice on:
- reasonable workplace adjustments
- disability confidence and inclusion
- workplace accessibility
- neurodiversity in the workplace
- communication and support strategies
- Access to Work and other funding opportunities
Improve retention and wellbeing
We can help employers support existing members of staff who develop health conditions, disabilities or other barriers that place their employment at risk.
How we work with employers
Every employer is different, so our approach is flexible and tailored to your organisation.
1. Initial conversation
We start by getting to know your business.
Our Employer Engagement Coordinators and Job Coaches will discuss:
- your workforce needs
- current or future vacancies
- workplace culture
- skills requirements
- recruitment challenges
- opportunities for inclusive employment
This is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about Supported Employment.
2. Understanding the role
We work with you to understand exactly what success in the role looks like.
Through a job analysis, we identify:
- essential duties and responsibilities
- required skills and experience
- workplace expectations
- induction and training requirements
- potential support needs for both employee and wider workforce
This helps us find candidates who are a strong match for your business.
3. Matching the right person
We focus on finding candidates whose skills, interests and abilities align with your requirements.
We can support:
- candidate introductions
- work trials
- working interviews
- recruitment planning
- transition into employment
Our goal is to create successful, sustainable employment outcomes for both employer and employee.
4. Supporting a successful start
When a candidate starts work, our support continues.
We can assist with:
- workplace induction
- job coaching
- training support
- reasonable adjustments
- Access to Work applications
- workplace communication
This helps employees build confidence and employers gain a productive member of staff.
5. Retention and ongoing support
Our commitment doesn’t end once employment begins.
We provide ongoing reviews and support to help employees remain successful in their roles and to help employers address any issues early.
Support may include:
- workplace reviews
- problem-solving
- adjustment reviews
- support planning
- liaison with managers and other professionals
- career development discussions
Job retention support
Sometimes valued employees face challenges that put their employment at risk.
DurhamEnable can support employers and employees when health conditions, disabilities, neurodivergence, injury, illness, or changing circumstances begin to affect work.
Our Employer Engagement Coordinators can work alongside businesses to:
- assess workplace barriers
- identify reasonable adjustments
- develop workplace support plans
- support return-to-work arrangements
- improve communication between employers and employees
- promote sustainable employment outcomes
Early intervention can help employers retain skilled staff, reduce turnover, and maintain valuable experience within their workforce.
Benefits for your business
Working with DurhamEnable can help your organisations:
- fill vacancies with motivated candidates
- improve workforce diversity and inclusion
- increase staff retention
- access specialist advice and support
- meet equality and inclusion commitments
- develop a more representative workforce
- strengthen employee wellbeing and engagement
- access guidance on reasonable adjustments and funding opportunities
Let’s talk
Whether you’re actively recruiting, interested in becoming a more inclusive employer, or looking for support to retain an existing employee, we’re here to help.
Contact DurhamEnable today to discuss how we can support your business and workforce needs. Get in touch and start recruiting inclusively.
