Supporting
The employee with the learning disability:
- Providing job coaching – the coach learns the specific tasks of the job with the new employee and practices doing them in line with job requirements
- Supporting the employee with induction and training
- Attending meetings relating to performance
The line manager, the colleagues of the new employee with learning disabilities:
- Providing advice about how to communicate and support the new employee
The HR department:
- Providing advice on reasonable adjustments (Equality Act 2010) and managing Access To Work applications (DWP funding for reasonable adjustments – including support and equipment)
Providing ongoing monitoring:
- Regular communication with the Employer Partner and the new employee to identify issues that require intervention