For Employers and Employer Partnerships

Inclusive hiring, made straightforward

Partnering with Beyond Barriers is one of the most rewarding things a business can do, and we make it easy.

Only 34% of autistic people are in work, compared with 82% of non-disabled people, yet 77% of unemployed autistic people say they want to work.

There is a large, motivated and overlooked talent pool, and we help you reach it, with full support around your business.

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Why partner with us

Access committed talent, build social value and strengthen your team’s culture.

We carefully match young people to opportunities and provide preparation, mentoring and job coaching throughout.

Sectors we work with include horticulture, retail, hospitality, construction, care, uniformed services, charities and community organisations.

  • Change a young person’s future by offering a genuine opportunity
  • Access dedicated job coach support for both the young person and your team
  • Demonstrate social value against CSR, ESG and community impact objectives
  • Develop your future workforce and identify motivated potential employees
  • Strengthen a more inclusive Worcestershire

Ways to get involved

  • Supported internships, offering structured workplace learning with ongoing job coach support
  • Work experience placements that build workplace confidence and practical skills
  • Workplace visits showcasing different careers, workplaces and industries
  • Guest speakers sharing a career journey and industry knowledge
  • Mock interviews with constructive feedback
  • Business projects and live workplace challenges
  • Volunteering opportunities that build confidence and teamwork
  • Apprenticeships, supported employment or paid roles where appropriate

What we provide

  • Dedicated job coach support
  • Careful employer and candidate matching
  • Workplace assessments and risk assessments
  • Guidance and support for your staff
  • Ongoing communication and regular reviews
  • Travel training so the young person can get to you independently
  • Safeguarding support and troubleshooting throughout


You are never expected to do this alone. We stay involved at every stage.

How it works

We shape a role around real tasks (job carving), provide a job coach, and help access Access to Work funding, which can fund a coach for up to 26 weeks.


You offer the opportunity, and we handle the support.

The opportunity

There are 5.6 million disabled people in work in the UK, yet autistic graduates are around half as likely as their peers to be employed 15 months after leaving education, and autistic employees face one of the widest pay gaps of any group, at nearly 28%. Inclusive employers who act on this stand out.

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FAQ

You offer a real placement and everyday support. We provide preparation, mentoring, a job coach and structure.

During a placement, it forms part of the young person’s programme. The shared goal is paid work.

Careful matching, a job coach, help accessing access to work funding, and ongoing support from our team. 

Our centre is in Redditch, and we work across Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester and wider Worcestershire, with outreach delivered in homes and community venues.

We stay involved throughout and help resolve any issues. There is no obligation to offer a permanent role. 

Most are. If you have real tasks and a willingness to be inclusive, we can shape a role that works.