Usel.

30/10/2025

Usel is proud to be part of the Northern Adult Autism Advisory Service (NAAAS), a network of organisations working together to support autistic individuals aged 16+, their families, and the professionals who care for them.

Initiatives like this are a big step to help make Northern Ireland a more inclusive for everyone.

Great work by our very own Michelle! 💙

29/10/2025

Looking to gain experience and grow your career? 🌱

We have a range of JobStart vacancies now open, perfect for motivated individuals eager to learn and develop new skills.

We’re currently recruiting for:
💼 General Operative
🗂️ Operations Administrator
☕ Café Assistant
🚚 Catering Delivery Driver
📣 Marketing Assistant
🎓 Learning Support Assistant
💻 ICT Technician

Find out more and apply here ➡️ https://usel.getgotjobs.co.uk/

28/10/2025

🎃 Spooktacular Halloween Fun at Skills for Life and Work!

👻 Our Skills for Life and Work learners had a spooktacular Halloween celebration full of creativity, fun, and community spirit!

The morning was packed with Halloween crafts, baking, and movies, with learners showing off their imagination and teamwork through spooky decorations and tasty treats. 🎨🧁🎬

In the afternoon, everyone hit the dance floor for a Halloween disco and talent show, sharing amazing performances. 🪩💃🕺

Our staff added a magical twist by dressing up as characters from Matilda, from Miss Trunchbull to Matilda herself. ✨📚

A huge thank you to all our learners and staff for making this such a fun and memorable celebration! 💜

24/10/2025

At USEL, we truly believe every young person deserves the chance to grow, learn, and find their path.

Our Skills for Life and Work Programme gives young people the tools, confidence, and experience to build a brighter future.

From gaining qualifications to building confidence and discovering new career paths, the results speak for themselves 👇

💬 “I learnt new skills in my work placement. I achieved good grades in my exams.”

💬 “My time at USEL was enjoyable and educational. The staff were great and helped me when I needed it.”

💬 “It helped me improve my social skills and become more confident in myself and my abilities.”

We’re so proud of every young person who takes part and excited to see where their skills take them next! 🌈

👉 Learn more about the programme here: https://www.usel.co.uk/skills-for-life-work

23/10/2025

🚀 We’re thrilled to collaborate with the Department for the Department for the Economy NI and Belfast Met on the Step Up Programme, an initiative designed to increase access and participation in skills, education and employment.

The Step Up provision offers targeted support for under-represented individuals, including those who are unemployed or economically inactive, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Together, we’re building a more inclusive and skilled workforce for Northern Ireland. 🌟

To get involved please email info@usel.co.uk.

21/10/2025

To celebrate World Food Day, our incredible Skills for Life and Work learners put on a special lunch with flavours from around the globe! 🍛🥗🍰

From savoury dishes to sweet treats, every plate represented a different country and showcased the amazing teamwork, planning, and cooking skills our learners have been developing. 🌎💚

A huge well done to everyone involved! 👏

17/10/2025

We are recruiting for a Van Driver to help support our mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities and health conditions.

Be part of something meaningful, apply now! 🚚

https://usel.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/c919cc39-2925-4d75-63af-30495ca13237

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

The public consultations on the Communities NI Disability & Work Strategy kick off today! The strategy sets out an ambitious goal, to help an additional 50,000 disabled people into employment over the next 10 years.

These consultations are a key opportunity to shape how the strategy develops, and we’d encourage everyone to get involved. Sign up using the link below and make sure your voice is heard:

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/disability-and-work-public-consultation-events-4681343

Our very own David Cowan, Head Of Employment Services, will be attending the Derry/Londonderry consultation today, sharing insights and perspectives from across the sector. We’re proud and grateful to be part of this important conversation.

At Usel, we understand better than most the barriers people with disabilities and health conditions face when trying to enter the workforce. That’s why we’re dedicated to breaking down those barriers, helping more people access meaningful, lasting employment.

15/10/2025

We’re here today at the Queen’s University Autumn Careers Fair in Mandela Hall, chatting with students about the Empower Programme, a fantastic initiative designed to support adults with a disability, health condition, or neurodivergence who want to get into work.

If you’re thinking about your next step and could use a bit of extra support, Empower offers free, personalised guidance to help you build confidence, develop new skills, and find a job that’s right for you. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to get back into work, our team is here to make the process easier and more accessible every step of the way.

Want to find out more? You can learn all about the Empower Programme here:

👉 https://www.usel.co.uk/empower

02/10/2025

☕🍰 Our Macmillan Coffee Morning was a great success, thanks to everyone who came along, we managed to raise over £130 for Macmillan Cancer Support! 💚

A massive shoutout to Beths Bakery for the delicious apple pies that went down an absolute treat, they definitely didn’t last long! 🥧✨

Very grateful for all the support every cup and slice makes a difference. 💕

25/09/2025

We had a brilliant day at Department for the Economy NI's Peer Support/Development Network Event! 🎉 Our own Scott Jackson and Claire Vaughan shared some powerful thoughts on Skills for Life and Work and how it can truly change lives.

We were also treated to some incredible performances from our learners:

Aaron spoke about his journey with Usel, the skills he’s picked up, and how much more confident he feels compared to when he first started.

And Logan absolutely smashed it with his rendition of My Way by Frank Sinatra , well done guys! 🎤👏