Usel.

11/07/2025

🌞Reminder that we will be closed next week for the holidays.

However, The Stables Café at Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park will remain open so make sure to get down and enjoy some tasty treats and snacks in the good weather!🌞

10/07/2025

In the first six months of the year, we successfully diverted 14,392 mattresses from landfill!

Every mattress we divert supports a more sustainable Northern Ireland and helps create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with health conditions.

We’re not slowing down, here’s to an even bigger impact in the second half of the year! ♻️💪

07/07/2025

"It's free and it will change your life"- Hayette, Empower Client

When Hayette suffered a stroke, her life changed overnight. But she didn’t let it define her. Through months of recovery, she rebuilt her strength and confidence and found her way back into employment.

Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of programme's like Empower to help people get back into work. Hear Hayette's story in her own words below💙⬇️

Learn more about Usel and the Empower programme here: www.usel.co.uk/empower

03/07/2025

🌹 The Ability Café will be at Rose Fair 2025 tomorrow in Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park providing great food, snacks and treats.

🌺 From stunning rose displays and live music to family fun and food demos it's guaranteed to be a great time so do join us if you can.

📍 Sir Thomas & Lady Dixon Park, Belfast. 12pm- 5pm.

01/07/2025

How do you talk to your employer about a disability or health condition?

It’s a question many people ask and one that can feel daunting without the right support.

In our latest blog post, Patrice, Manager of the Workable NI programme, shares expert insight on how to approach these conversations with confidence. From knowing your rights to finding the right words, Patrice offers practical advice on how to navigate the workplace in a way that feels respectful, honest, and empowering.

👉 Read the full post now here: https://www.usel.co.uk/post/how-to-talk-your-employer-about-your-disability

30/06/2025

🚌Huge thanks to Translink for bringing the Safety Bus to our Skills for Life & Work learners!

The visit was a brilliant opportunity for students to learn how to stay safe while using public transport. The Safety Bus covered lots of important topics like getting on and off the bus safely, where to store bags during the journey, how to buy tickets, and why CCTV is on board. It also helped highlight the impact of anti-social behaviour and the importance of showing respect to staff.

For many, using public transport with a disability or health condition can feel overwhelming, so the tips and support shared were incredibly helpful and really boosted everyone’s confidence. 👏

27/06/2025

We were delighted to attend Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Labour Market Partnership event this week, where our very own Michelle Scott had the opportunity to speak about who we are at USEL, what we stand for, and the real impact of our work.

Michelle shared how our model combines social enterprise and employment support services to create inclusive pathways into work for people with disabilities and health conditions. She walked attendees through the journey someone can expect when engaging with USEL from first contact to meaningful, sustained employment.

We were especially proud to showcase stories from some of our incredible clients, who spoke honestly and powerfully about how our programmes have made a difference in their lives. 💙

Thank you to LCCC for hosting an inspiring and impactful event focused on building a stronger, more inclusive local workforce.

27/06/2025

Last chance to get your applications in before closing, don't miss out on joining a wonderful team!

🚨 We’re hiring!

Are you ready to take the lead in driving meaningful impact? We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team at USEL.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that’s changing lives every day by supporting people with disabilities and health conditions into sustainable employment. If you're a strong leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment we want to hear from you!

📍 Based in Belfast
📅 Applications now open
🔗 Apply here: https://usel.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/083def2d-ec0c-8639-c243-41e925f412ae

Join us and help make a difference 💼💙

26/06/2025

👟🥗🧠 Big shoutout to our amazing Health Champions Helen, Lauren & Andrew who recently took part in Health & Wellbeing Champion Training with the brilliant team at Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke who provided great knowledge and insight.

The training was part of our ongoing commitment to staff wellbeing following the Work Well Live Well survey earlier this year. Based on the feedback from that survey, we now have a clearer picture of the areas you want more support or information around which ranges from nutrition, mental health, stress and sleep, to men’s health, menopause, physical activity, and more.

We're now pulling together a 2-year health & wellbeing plan to turn ideas into real action, with the goal of kicking things off this autumn.

Well done guys, looking forward to what’s ahead! 💙

24/06/2025

🚨 We’re hiring!

Are you ready to take the lead in driving meaningful impact? We're looking for a passionate and dynamic Operations Manager to join our team at USEL.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that’s changing lives every day by supporting people with disabilities and health conditions into sustainable employment. If you're a strong leader who thrives in a purpose-driven environment we want to hear from you!

📍 Based in Belfast
📅 Applications now open
🔗 Apply here: https://usel.getgotjobs.co.uk/registerJob/083def2d-ec0c-8639-c243-41e925f412ae

Join us and help make a difference 💼💙

17/06/2025

Our wonderful Lead Employment Support Officer, Michelle Scott, will be speaking at the upcoming “Employability: Creating an Inclusive Future for All” event at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn next Thursday.

Michelle will be sharing who we are at USEL and the life-changing work we do every day to support people with disabilities and health conditions into meaningful employment.

If you're passionate about inclusion, employability, or just want to learn more about how organisations like USEL are making a real impact come and join us next week!

📅 Event Date: Thursday 26th June, 10am -1pm
📍 Location: Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn
🔗 Register now: https://islandartscentre.com/event/employability-creating-an-inclusive-future-for-all