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A service for young people with SEN and disabilities, provided by Wiltshire Council Who is eligible?

Employment and Community Skills are part of the 0-25 SEND service at Wiltshire Council and incorporate two teams - Wiltshire Employment Support Team (WEST) and Community Connecting (CC). WEST assist customers to find and sustain varying levels of paid employment with local employers. Looking at what types of work would suit each customers skills and experience. Then aiming to match individual skil

ls to available jobs (including apprenticeships). Community Connecting provide a time limited service with the aim of working with each customer so they are able to find, take part in their chosen community activity and do this independently. Including, Volunteering, socialising, joining a club, meeting friends travel and much more. SEND Service referrals;
• Young people 14 to 25 years of age with a My Plan or Statement of Special Education Need (SEN) or previously held a statement. Young people with ASC not meeting the above criteria;
• 16 to 25 years of age (funded from aiming high budget)
• Resident in the county of Wiltshire (local authority boundary area). Adult Care and CTPLD referrals
• 18 to 25 years of age with an SEN or previously had a statement.
• 18 to 25 years of age without an SEN; customers to be identified as having a learning disability or autistic spectrum condition.
• 26+ years of age customers should be identified as having a previous SEN, learning disability or autistic spectrum condition. Please note that customers are not eligible if they are working with another Wiltshire Council supported employment service or supported by a universal service such as a Work Programme provider. Who can refer?
• Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) Worker
• Wiltshire College Tutor
• Wiltshire supported Internships Job Coach
• Social Worker
• Wiltshire Specialist School Teacher
• Avon and Wiltshire Partnership (AWP), Autism Assessment Team
• Wiltshire Council; Social care advice and Information 0300 456 0111
• Integrated Youth Service

06/06/2026

Georgia and Jean were representing Community Connecting at the Devizes Volunteer Fair, hosted by Town Council at the Corn Exchange today.

Volunteering is a a great way to build skill and increase independence. Chatting with attendees about the support available to help overcome barriers and thrive in voluntary roles.

Great job guys 💪

05/06/2026

This , we are incredibly proud to share a massive milestone for one of our amazing customers, McKenzie 👏

McKenzie has been working with Community Connecting team to master independent travel. While doing that, shared a big goal: to find part-time employment while attending college.

To build up skills for the retail industry, McKenzie and their Community Co-ordinator team up to apply for a shop assistant volunteer role at the Dorothy House Furniture Shop. After a warm welcome and an informal interview with the lovely shop manager, Caroline, McKenzie was invited to start the very next week.

Since then, McKenzie has been absolutely flying:
✅️ Mastered the Basics: Completed a full induction, learning shop safety and protocol.
✅️ Skill Building: Moved from tidying shelves and sorting donations to tagging, pricing clothing, and managing stock.
✅️ Taking Charge: The team was so impressed with McKenzie's rapid progress that they were quickly fast-tracked to shadow on the till!

McKenzie is now volunteering completely independently 🎉

Because of this brilliant success and all the new skills gained, McKenzie has now been officially referred to the Wiltshire Employment Support Team (WEST) to take the next big step toward paid work.

Massive congratulations to McKenzie for all their hard work, and a huge thank you to Caroline and the Dorothy House team for being such a supportive environment 💙👏

01/06/2026

🌟 Meet the Team Monday 🌟

Mark is one of our brilliant Job Coaches supporting the Chippenham area 💼✨

Mark joined us almost two years ago, bringing a wealth of experience from a previous role where he also dedicated his time to supporting people into employment. He hit the ground running and has been an invaluable asset to the team ever since.

One of Mark’s greatest strengths is his natural ability to build meaningful relationships. In his own words, he is "good at finding that 'connection' with my customers", a skill that makes all the difference when helping someone build the confidence to take their next steps into work.

🍳 Mark loves cooking and has a massive soft spot for Mediterranean food. 🍅🌿

His dedication, experience, and gift for connecting with the people he supports are what make him such a fantastic Job Coach ❤️

I think we need to add that Mark has 'a sense of humour'. It might not always be that funny, but it's there 🤣🤣

Thank you for everything you do, Mark 🙌

25/05/2026

🌟 Meet The Team Monday (Bank Holiday Editon)🌟

It’s time to shine the spotlight on a true legend of our team, Community Connecting Manager, Marnie

Marnie has been with the council for . . . well, let’s just say "too many years to mention" without making us all feel a bit old 🤫

She is fiercely passionate about the work we do, completely loyal, and officially holds the title of Sam’s "work wife" and ultimate partner in crime. 🕵️‍♀️❤️

She’s also known for doing absolutely ridiculous things for fun, recent weekend activity was running a charity race entirely dressed as a dinosaur 🦖💨

Behind the T-Rex suit, she is the Risk Assessment Queen and what she doesn't know about travel training is not worth knowing 🤟

Above all else, Marnie is happiest when she is supporting our team and helping young people to thrive. We would be completely lost without her energy, her heart, and her spreadsheet wizardry.
Thank you for everything you do, Marnie 🙌✨

(And no, i'm not sorry about the picture 💋)

21/05/2026

Community Connecting is expanding 🚌✨

We are growing our team and looking for passionate people to help young people build confidence in independent travel ✅️

We have two incredible opportunities open right now

1️⃣ Community Co-ordinators (Travel Training)
If you love working directly with people, helping them learn practical travel skills, and watching their confidence grow this is for you

👉 Apply here: https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/7268

2️⃣ Senior Community Co-ordinator
Are you a natural leader? We need a Senior Co-ordinator to oversee this vital work, support the team, and help shape the future of Travel Training in our county

👉 Apply here: https://fa-euxi-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/7265

If you want a job where you can see the real-world impact of your work every single day, we want to hear from you 🙌

18/05/2026

MEET THE TEAM MONDAY 💙

It’s time to introduce another fantastic member of our team, Gareth, a highly skilled Community Co-ordinator supporting customers across the Salisbury area. He is one of our longest serving people, being with Community Connecting 16 years 💥💥💥

An absolute expert at building meaningful relationships, not just with our customers and their families, but with local organisations too 👋

He understands that everyone’s situation is unique, and he uses his creativity to tailor support directly around an individual's specific needs.

"For me, it’s all about a person-centered approach. Every individual is different, and their support should be too."

⚽ Lifelong Football Fan
🎶 Music Lover
🎥 Film Buff

He loves nothing more than winding down with his family over good food, a great drink, and a brilliant film or TV series.

Gareth’s empathy, creativity, and dedication make a massive difference in Salisbury every day 👏

11/05/2026

MEET THE TEAM MONDAY 🌟

Today, we want to shine a spotlight on one of our incredibly skilled team members, Lindsey 💪

Lindsey is a talented Community Co-ordinator and in 2022, she took her expertise into the Early Intervention role, and the impact she has made since then has been truly inspiring 💖

Whether she is helping someone find their feet or navigating the first steps of a new journey, Lindsey’s dedication ensures our customers get the right support at the right time 👍

Thank you, Lindsey, for your passion, your skill, and the amazing work you do. Our team and our community are so lucky to have you 💥

08/05/2026

What a fantastic day we had yesterday for the ECS Information Event. We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our Information Day in Trowbridge.

We covered a lot of ground together, including updates on:
🌼 Community Connecting: Early Intervention, travel training, and the "Get Connected" program.
🌸 WEST Support: Suppoerted Employment, our self-employment offer, Skills support, Supported Internships, and our Apprenticeship Offer

We loved hearing your specific goals and helping find the right paths forward.

Whether you came to find a specific service or just dropped in to say hello, your engagement helps us make Wiltshire a more inclusive place to work and live 💼🌟
https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/article/9821/Ways-into-Work-Roadshow

06/05/2026

🤝 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 💪

It was a brilliant day today as the WEST Job Coach team gathered for a productive (and reflective) team meeting.

With almost the whole team in one room, we spent time looking back at our achievements over the last year, celebrating the successes of our customers and the partnerships we've built. But we’re not standing still!

We’ve spent the afternoon agreeing on our key priorities for the coming year to ensure we continue providing the best possible supported employment service in Wiltshire 😎

We also had a fantastic guest presentation from 'Local Offer' Jack. Keeping our finger on the pulse and staying up to date with local resources is vital, and Jack’s updates provided invaluable information that will directly benefit the people we support.

A huge thank you to Jack for sharing his expertise, and to the whole team for their energy and dedication. We’re feeling refreshed, focused, and ready for a busy year ahead! ✨📈

04/05/2026

Meet the Team Monday (just about made it) 🌟

Abi has been with Community Connecting for 11 months. Her impact across the Trowbridge and Chippenham areas has been nothing short of fantastic 👏

🌍 Abi comes from African/Arab heritage and has been learning Swahili (very slowly)

❤️ As a Community Co-ordinator, Abi is in her element. Her favorite part of the job? The people: "I truly enjoy meeting new people. Being in this role allows me to connect with so many fantastic customers, families, and stakeholders every single day".

Look out for future 'Meet the team' posts 👀
And let us revel in the glory that is Abi 💃

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Main Hubs In Salisbury, Chippenham And Trowbridge
Trowbridge

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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+441225718004

Website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

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