Moving On Employment Project

Moving On Employment Project is a small independent charity based in Shetland since 1997 that supports individuals with barriers to build on their confidence, skills and knowledge to achieve their employment-related goals.

Moving On Employment Project is a small independent charity based in Shetland that supports individuals to build on their confidence, skills and knowledge to achieve their employment-related goals. We have provided employability support for almost 21 years and plan to continue to further develop our services to meet the growing demand of support for young people who require additional support in the Shetland community. This includes providing a service for young people with Learning Difficulties, Learning Disability, Autism, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and young people who are Looked
After/Care Experienced. We are currently developing our service for increased supported employment opportunities in Shetland.

We encourage and support participants to take responsibility for identifying their
employability goals and to empower them to undertake work related activity, training andemployment. We ensure that our services meet the needs of the participants byproviding a person centred approach. We promote equality and social justice in the community, develop best practice and work in partnership with statutory, public, private, third sector and community organisations.

Our objectives are:
Ensure a confidential, person centred approach is used with regard to the principle of unconditional positive regard to support participants.

Provide a support service for people with barriers to employment.

Identify and match appropriate work placements and employment opportunities whilst providing support and guidance on an individual basis.

Build and maintain links with schools, agencies, employers and families to ensure the most positive outcomes for participants.

Actively target potential employers to support participants for volunteering, training, work placements and employment.

Support participants to develop self-esteem, confidence and employability skills to engage in meaningful work related activity and employment.

Continue to develop the MOEP database of employers and develop training packs for employers.

Support and actively contribute to local and national strategic partnerships.