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Supported employment

Debbie Story employed through GATES
How we support people

Our supported employment service, Gateshead Access to Employment Service (GATES), supports people with learning disabilities or who are neurodivergent to find careers where they thrive. Our service is award-winning and free to use. 

We now support nearly 60 people in careers they love. We work with clients who are looking for part-time or full-time roles, in all areas of work. Could you be one of them?

We provide: 

  • support with job applications and interviews  

  • help to find short-term work placements that can improve your employability 

  • support to travel in your local community for work  

  • coaching when you start a new job 

  • regular reviews with you and your employer to ensure your job is going well and provide advice on any queries 

  • support with requesting reasonable adjustments from employers 

  • advice on your career development and progression 

If you're a local employer and would like to find out more about how GATES can support you, visit our page for businesses.

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Contact us

Gateshead Access to Employment Service (GATES)
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH

0191 433 6097

[email protected]