About Empowering People

Empowering People was formed for one simple reason; To enable individuals with extra support needs and hidden disabilities find employment and secure the correct support (both personally and professionally) and empower them to live their best lives.

Our founding members have lived with disabilities and know first hand, some of the many challenges in living a fulfilling life. Our 3 key milestones are – Understanding, Ambition & Enablement.

So what does all that mean??

Through developing a clear understanding of what independence looks like for our candidates, we work with them to achieve their personal goals and ambitions, through bespoke support plans which are tailed to there specific needs.

Why Empowering People?

Diversity, Inclusion and Equality, are hugely important to our team, we want to ensure that we represent the very best interests of each and every individual we support.

Our team reflects the diversity of our candidates and employers and the many communities and markets where we work. We strive to understand, value and incorporate differences that are woven into our culture. It is a journey we are taking with each new candidate and with each new team member.

Our Core Values & Beliefs

Self Awareness

Self confidence, self believe and self worth are key qualities everyone should posses and we believe in Empowering People to see their value and worth.

Support

Everyone should have access to support that enriches their life.

Independence

Independence is a key factor in personal growth and should be encouraged.

Uniqueness

Everyone is unique, everyone is different, there is never just one workable approach.

Equality

Equality should be available to everyone.

Ambition

Ambition drives personal growth and development and developing ambition in individuals helps them work towards both short and long term goals.

"Neurodiversity may be every bit as crucial for the human race as biodiversity is for life in general. Who can say what form of wiring will prove best at any given moment?"

Harvey Blume 1998

Testimonials

Michael Houghton

Aspergers
The Hub Café
Front of House/Waiter

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'My name is Michael, I'm 32 years of age and I suffer from Asperger's Syndrome a form of Autism. I've been working at The Hub Auckley for nearly two years now.

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"Since then, I have developed many new skills, undertaken some training involved through the employment and been able to work as part of a team by working front of house and, sometimes back of house'

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"They all love me for who I am, as I've been told by some of them, making the customers feel a lot more welcome when they arrive and they all seem to like my service, by making them laugh and making them feel more comfortable.'

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“I've been getting along with everybody, making many new friends, they all love me for who I am”

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Paige Weaver

Head Chef
The Hub Café

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"I am Paige Weaver. I am Head Chef at The Hub coffee shop & bistro. I have worked here for over 2 years, working my way up from Kitchen Assistant"

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"Since I can remember we have always employed individuals with hidden disabilities and I take a direct role in the process, helping to train/coach/manage them on a daily basis"

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"It is something that is close to my heart and important part of my responsibilities. It is a beautiful thing to see our employees develop their skills and confidence"

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"They feel part of the Hub family and are big part of our company ethos. I very much enjoy working with our Access To Work staff. They are so committed, I am proud that we are an all -inclusive employer"

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Harry Smith

Autism
The Hub Café
Kitchen Assistant/Porter

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"I first heard about the Hub when another chef used to work there, telling me about them wanting their food photographed and a few weeks later there was a job available for kitchen porter"

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"Fast forward to a year and half later I had to leave due to unforeseen circumstances. My next job unfortunately wasn't giving me the hours I wanted"

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"I managed to get my job back at The Hub and am back happy again with my Hub family. Working here has given me confidence to do lots more stuff and has helped my photography.

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“I even have a new dishwasher to help me in my role. I'm enjoying this job now more than when I first started. I feel I've gained a lot of confidence through this job and made lots of new friends through it as well.”

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