DFN Project Search Wakefield

21/08/2026

We have an additional vacancy for a Supported Internship tutor at Wakefield College. Message me if you would like more information.

21/07/2026

A wonderful day celebrating the achievements of the interns on Project SEARCH.
If you are aware of any young people with an EHCP aged between 18 and 24 years who are interested in a supported internship within a hospital environment, please contact us at [email protected] for further information. We also offer supported internships at Amazon Methley.

06/07/2026

One of our Interns at our recent Project SEARCH graduation.

The latest news from the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

19/05/2026

Project SEARCH Supported Internship program based at Pinderfields hospital. Do you know anyone aged 18-24 years old with an EHCP looking to transition into the world of work. We offer real workplace experience in hospital departments with support from a tutor, job coach and mentor. You will also learn employability skills, social skills and life skills. If you are interested please contact for more information or a visit [email protected] or contact 0748 3396212.

14/03/2026

09/03/2026

Planting the seed early, promoting Project SEARCH Supported Internships at Horbury Academy.

04/03/2026

02/03/2026

Come along to the careers event at Camphill Wakefield and come and say hello to Project SEARCH and find out more about supported internships

Next week is our National Careers Week!

A fantastic week where our students can gain first-hand insight into a variety of different careers.

04/02/2026

Recruiting now for September 26, Project SEARCH Supported Internship program, based at Pinderfields Hospital, for 18-24 year olds with an EHCP. Contact [email protected] for more information.

08/01/2026

Following a successful face to face project search recruitment open event we held at Wakefield College on the 8th of December, we will be running an online event on Wednesday the 28th of January from 6pm - 7pm on teams.
Project Search is a one-year supported internship programme designed for young adults aged 18–24 with an EHCP. It is delivered at Pinderfields Hospital through a partnership between the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, Wakefield Council, HFT Supported Employment Agency and Wakefield College.
The programme provides real workplace experience through job rotations within hospital departments. Interns gain hands-on skills while being fully supported by job coaches, mentors, and an on-site tutor who help them work towards independence.
Alongside work placements, interns take part in classroom-based learning covering employability skills, social skills, health and safety, and independent living. They also develop a CV and learn how to apply for jobs. Their day starts at 8.30am in the classroom, where checks are made to establish work readiness and any health or wellbeing issues, placement starts at 9am until 2.30pm, then there is an hour back in the classroom, after which the interns are free to leave.
Placements are personalised based on each intern’s abilities, strengths, and interests. The overarching goal is for every participant to progress into meaningful, competitive paid employment using the skills gained throughout the programme.
If anyone would like any further information, please don't hesitate to ask. Please feel free to pass this onto anyone who you feel may have interested parties.
Many thanks for your support.