2026 European Supported Employment Conference
2026 European Employment Conference

Becoming an Effective Self-Employment Mentor; Building Confidence, Capability and Practitioner Impact through the new CPD- accredited self employment Mentor Course 

 
The course has been developed specifically for professionals working within Supported Employment and related services, equipping them with practical approaches, accessible tools and evidence-informed techniques that can be applied immediately in practice.

During this webinar session, delivered by Sam Everard and Ricc Colla, the course leaders, you’ll gain an overview of the new course and learn how it supports practitioners to:

– Challenge assumptions and develop person-centred mentoring approaches
– Understand the role of communication, accessibility and reasonable adjustments
– Support individuals to identify and develop self-employment opportunities
– Build confidence around budgeting, planning and managing time
– Explore disability models, self-management and professional networks
– Help individuals define products, services and target customers
– Support accessible market research and business planning
– Develop approaches to storytelling, promotion and marketing
– Access practical resources, activities and tools that can be used with learners immediately

Whether you’re new to supported self-employment or looking to enhance your existing practice, this webinar will provide valuable insights into a growing area of Supported Employment and show how the Self-Employment Mentor programme can help you create stronger outcomes for disabled people considering entrepreneurial careers.

Who should attend?

Supported Employment professionals, Employment Specialists, Job Coaches, Careers Advisers, Employability Practitioners, Trainers, Team Leaders, Managers and anyone supporting disabled people who may wish to explore self-employment as a viable employment pathway.

What will attendees gain?
An introduction to the Self-Employment Mentor CPD-accredited programme
Insight into the skills and knowledge needed to support disabled entrepreneurs
Examples of practical tools, resources and learning activities
Information on how to access the full five-session course
Inspiration and confidence to broaden employment options for the people you support