Hi my name is Eileenbligh. I have hearing loss and i'm struggling to get a job

eileenbligh
eileenbligh Community member Posts: 3 Listener
edited February 23 in Work
Hi i'm new!

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  • Sandy_123
    Sandy_123 Scope Member Posts: 58,929 Championing
    Hi @eileenbligh welcome to the forum 
  • eileenbligh
    eileenbligh Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thank you :)
  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 8,262 Scope Online Community Coordinator
    Hey there @eileenbligh and a big ole welcome from me too.  :)

    So what brings you here today? If you have any questions or need help with anything, please just ask, we're all here to support each other.

    Or if you wanted to chat with the lovely and friendly community, the Coffee Lounge is the place to be. Or we even have a Games Lounge if you fancy some fun and easy games. :) 
  • eileenbligh
    eileenbligh Community member Posts: 3 Listener
    Hi, nice to meet you. I am having problems actually. I have hearing loss and i'm struggling to get a job. It's amazing how when you actually go for an interview they promise you loads of help with disabilities and then when you go to them after you start and say you're having problems = you're suddenly imagining it.
  • chiarieds
    chiarieds Community member Posts: 16,657 Championing
    Hi @eileenbligh - & welcome to this community from me also. I'm so sorry that this happens; it seems so wrong that you disclose a disability with an interview, then later you're not listened to regarding this.
    Scope does have some employment advice on their main website that may help. Please see: https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/  Please also check out the links at the bottom of the page which includes further info. Hoping some of this helps.

  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @eileenbligh

    Welcome to the community! :) I see Chiarieds has shared Scope's Employment Services. They can help from CV writing and interview skills, to supporting you when in your first few weeks at a job. 

    I'm so sorry to hear that your past jobs have not been supportive. I would also encourage you to look at union options when in a job. To have more support :)