2026 European Supported Employment Conference
2026 European Employment Conference

Supported Employment Technique

Supported Employment Techniques Course.

This essential CPD-accredited course is designed for anyone delivering the supported employment model, from frontline practitioners to managers overseeing delivery.

Course overview

Understand why Supported Employment works and how to deliver it.

Through a blend of theory and real-world application, the course brings the evidence-based model to life, helping you understand not just why supported employment works, but how to deliver it effectively for disabled and neurodivergent people.

This course is ideal for professionals involved in Supported Internships, Inclusive Apprenticeships, Supported Employment programmes and Connect to Work delivery.

Course aim

Practical tools for high-quality, evidence-based delivery.

The course grounds your knowledge in the full end-to-end model and aligns with national occupational standards.

Participants gain working knowledge of core values, jobseeker engagement, vocational profiling, employer engagement, job matching, in-work support and structured training for long-term success.

Learning that connects values, jobseekers and employers.

It is an excellent starting point for those new to the field and a valuable refresher for experienced practitioners.

Focused on practical delivery

The course helps practitioners turn the Supported Employment model into day-to-day practice that benefits jobseekers and employers.

Aligned with quality and evidence

Learning objectives

Why this course matters

Learning connects to the Supported Employment Quality Framework Model Fidelity and the values that underpin high-quality support.

Core values

Understand the core values of supported employment and how they shape good-quality practice.

Jobseeker engagement

Engage with jobseekers in a person-centred way and build practical routes towards paid work.

Employer engagement

Develop effective employer engagement, job matching and in-work support techniques.

Course details

Who it is for, how it is delivered and what it costs.

Who this is for

Professionals involved in Supported Internships, Inclusive Apprenticeships, Supported Employment programmes and Connect to Work delivery.

Course aim

The course equips professionals with a clear understanding of the five stages of supported employment, the core values that drive inclusive practice, and practical tools to support people into meaningful careers.

Delivery format

Seven online sessions of 3.5 hours each, or four full days face-to-face. Delivery can be online or face-to-face.

Pricing

Individual bookings: Non-members £718.75 + VAT, BASE members £575 + VAT. Group commission up to 16 participants: Non-members £7,187.50 + VAT, BASE members £5,750 + VAT.

Course pathway

From model knowledge to confident delivery.

The course brings the evidence-based Supported Employment model to life, helping practitioners understand why it works and how to apply it in real delivery.

It is a strong starting point for people new to the field and a useful refresher for experienced practitioners who want to strengthen practice.

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Supported Employment Techniques

Ready to build confident Supported Employment practice?

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  • CPD-accredited
  • Online or face-to-face
  • BASE member pricing