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What is DFN Project SEARCH?
Phs Group is in its sixth year of hosting the DFN Project SEARCH scheme in partnership with Bridgend College and Hft, supporting, young people with additional learning needs or autism kickstart the transition into employment. The aim of the scheme is to help neurodiverse young people to become fully independent and able to thrive in the workplace, with the hope of a permanent role within the host company.
Interning at phs
As a supportive and neuro-inclusive workplace, they offer a calming and welcoming environment for neurodiverse people to be able to thrive and be the best that they can be. Each intern works shadows a mentor in their chosen department and will be guided and supported as they learn about the phs core values.
Each of the interns will get to experience multiple departments such as marketing, key accounts, IT, scheduling and customer services. Throughout each department, they will learn transferable skills that can be used in the professional workplace setting.
Dan Young
Department: Key Accounts
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“I’ve recently been looking for employment, so when this opportunity came up, I went for it. I think the scheme will help me to boost my confidence”.
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“I’m looking forward to the structure and routine of the workplace environment as I explore the different departments alongside making new friendships”.
Seren Carter
Department: Customer Services
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“Before joining the scheme, I was half-way through completing a level 3 NVQ in customer service. I joined to improve my self-confidence and to develop new skills with the aim of getting a full time role in customer services”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“I’m looking forward to learning more about how customer services operate as well as getting back into a working routine”
Callum Greer
Department: Legal/IT
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
”After finishing university, I took a gap year. The scheme was recommended to me because of it being in an inclusive workplace, as well as it being a good challenge to help me get out of my comfort zone”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“ As part of the department I will be going into, I will be undertaking quite a big project which I look forward to helping out on, as well as getting to meet new people, and continuing to improve on my skills”
Amy Greening
Department: Marketing
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“Having faced multiple barriers when it comes to the work-place, I’ve struggled to secure full-time employment. I’ve done a mixture of volunteering as well as a film and TV traineeship. Futhermore, I want to utilise my transferable skills into the work place setting”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“Im looking forward to getting to see how phs come up with their campaign ideas and getting to see a idea become a fully finished outcome”
Issac Pack
Department: IT
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“I joined the scheme because I’d thought it would help me learn the necessary skills to get a job. I previously completed a business administration course with Maximus which used to be Remploy. I believe the scheme will help me further these skills that I have learnt”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“I’m looking forward to the structure and routine of the workplace environment as I explore the different departments alongside making new friendships”.
Karys Thomas
Department: Key Accounts
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“I joined the scheme in the hopes of boosting my self confidence, learn new skills, make friends and apply what I have learnt into the workplace with the aim of securing full time employment”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“Im mostly looking forward to learning about the different departments and how to apply my strengths to the various roles that I will be doing”
Robbie Mcdonald
Department: Scheduling
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“Having completed my A-levels, I knew I wanted to go into full time employment but didn’t where to start. I previously completed some volunteering but struggled to secure full time work. I went to the open day for the scheme and enjoyed it, and felt the scheme could help me boost my skills”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“Since starting here, I have been really enjoying learning more about the programmes used in the scheduling department”
Katherine Byrnes
Department: Customer Services
Why did you join DFN Project SEARCH?
“I found out about the scheme via my local job centre after having difficulty finding employment. I used to volunteer at my local charity shop as well as having done work experience in the past. I believe that the scheme will help me to gain new skills as I go into the customer service department”
What are you looking forward to learning about on the scheme?
“So far I have been looking forward to helping the departments and getting to learn more about what the company offers in terms of work. I also want to feel a sense of achievement as I start the transition into work"
