Step-Up

The Step-up programme offers support for young people aged between 16-25 years who have suffered an acquired brain injury.

On this programme, we provide a step by step support with setting goals, education and/or employment.

Before you begin your Step-Up journey, we will invite you to an initial assessment meeting where we discuss the impact of your injury and also discuss longer term goals.

Once we have a plan, you will receive one-to-one support with achieving your goals. You will be paired up with a member of the team who will have a background in working with people who have had a brain injury and will provide support with every step of the process:

It struck me how Step Up felt like a family and I had a feeling this was going to feel like home very soon.

Otis J

Support with

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On this programme, you will be invited in on a weekly basis to receive support with:

  • Creating and tailoring a strong CV & cover letter
  • Finding suitable job vacancies online
  • Writing & submitting tailored job applications
  • Support with interviews
  • You will have the opportunity to attend mock interviews held by our corporate partners. These interviews will take place at the partners’ premises and will include:
    • A full 30-40 minute interview based on your job goals 
    • 10-15 minute feedback of the interview (by the interview panel)
    • A full video recording of the interview 

Support with

Returning to education

If you are thinking about returning to your previous studies, we will support you with:

  • Liaising with your academic institute to discuss returning to education
  • Ensuring that the correct support is in place
  • Disclosing the impact of your brain injury to your teachers (if need be)

Support with

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If you would like to apply for education, we will support you with:

  • Completing UCAS applications
  • Support with Student Finance
  • Support with college applications
  • Support with finding the right course

Interested?

If you would like further information on the Step-up Programme or would like to have a conversation with the team about accessing it, please contact us using the following information:

Email
abinavigator@attend.org.uk

Phone
0207 307 2570