{"id":1775,"date":"2023-02-17T16:46:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/?page_id=1775"},"modified":"2025-09-12T11:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T10:41:24","slug":"supported-internships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/about\/careers\/supported-internships\/","title":{"rendered":"Supported internships"},"content":{"rendered":"<html><body><p>We are committed to being a great place to work, for great people. Being inclusive in everything we do, and creating opportunities for individuals, are fundamental to that commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s why in 2021, we started developing a supported internship programme to support young people with disabilities into work, in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueberryacademy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blueberry Academy<\/a>, a local education provider. We believe that everyone with a learning disability has the right to work, and receive the support they need to reach their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Supported internship at Family Fund\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kgv3jPPy0Lw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-supported-internships\">What are supported internships?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supported internships are study programmes for young people, aged 16 to 24, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and want to move into employment, but need some extra support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This scheme provides work experience for young people with disabilities so they can gain skills and develop in confidence. In brief, supported internships give young people an opportunity to take their first steps into the world of employment, build skills in the workplace, gain qualifications, and use these to potentially get a paid job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Maria and a manager, working side by side\" class=\"wp-image-1779\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0030.jpg 1971w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&ldquo;I love working at Family Fund. I feel like I am doing something to help and change lives. At the end of the day I can think &lsquo;well, I have done something good today&rsquo;.&rdquo;<br>Maria, supported intern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supported-internships-at-family-fund\">Supported internships at Family Fund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to make sure all young people receive the training, support and coaching they need to strive at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, each intern has a job coach from Blueberry Academy, as well as a job buddy and\/or a manager at Family Fund. They also work as part of bigger teams and can meet and interact with many staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tom-internship.png\" alt=\"A young male intern wearing a yellow t-shirt is smiling and standing next to the Family Fund logo on a wall in an office\" class=\"wp-image-14041\" style=\"width:693px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tom-internship.png 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tom-internship-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Tom-internship-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&ldquo;The biggest thing I&rsquo;ve learnt whilst working at Family Fund is how to write emails. Before I started my internship, I didn&rsquo;t understand how emails worked. But now I know! Also, everyone is very nice, friendly, and excited to be here and work with you. Working here is good fun!&rdquo;<br>Tom, supported intern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer supported internships in the following departments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grant delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance, audit and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HR &amp; Facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships, public affairs and family outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communications and marketing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Charlotte and her job coach, laughing together in an office\" class=\"wp-image-2246\" style=\"width:768px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MG_0073.jpg 2025w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&ldquo;At Family Fund, all the staff are really nice and you can easily communicate with them. In fact, I love working here! I find it both fun and challenging.&rdquo;<br>Charlotte, supported intern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-are-our-internships-aimed-at\">Who are our internships aimed at?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Family Fund&rsquo;s supported interns will need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blueberryacademy.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">be a student at Blueberry Academy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be aged 16 to 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have an Education, Health and Care Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>want to develop your skills in the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in joining our internship scheme, please talk to your job coach at Blueberry Academy to find out more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Supported-Intern-at-Family-Fund.png\" alt=\"Two ladies smiling wearing Family Fund lanyards\" class=\"wp-image-5438\" style=\"width:600px;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Supported-Intern-at-Family-Fund.png 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Supported-Intern-at-Family-Fund-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Supported-Intern-at-Family-Fund-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Supported-Intern-at-Family-Fund-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve learnt to be more confident with myself, being able to speak to other people I don&rsquo;t know&rdquo;<br>Kat, supported intern<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Supported Internships\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6as_4LaYTAU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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