Please see our  range of films designed to inspire and encourage jobseekers on their journey to work. These consider the different aspects of the supported employment journey, showcase different work sectors and offer practical advice and inspiration to young disabled people.

Each can be viewed as a stand alone film or as part of a wider development process working with job coach, tutor or support worker.

My self employment journey

See Robin Meader's brilliant film that shows his journey to self employment

5 Myths of Supported Employment

This wonderful film made with the Misfits Theatre company explores some of the commonly held beliefs about supporting people with learning disabilities into work 
Why work?
Look at me now!
Check out this short film in which the people we support told us why having a job was important. 
Hear about the experience of 4 people supported by Sixteen to secure paid employment  
Writing a CV
More from the Digital Job Coach. This time about writing a CV.
Preparing for an interview
Need to prepare for an interview?  Find out more here.
Work chats- Care
​What is it like working in the care sector?  Find our more in this film.
Work chats- Mechanic 
​Find out about what it is like to work as a mechanic
Work chats- Dog grooming 
​What it is like to work as a dog groomer?  Find out here
Work chats- Computer repairs
​Interested in computers?  Find out about working as a computer repair technician

Discovery films
The team at Sixteen developed our discovery films during the COVID pandemic as a way of continuing to support people to think about their pathway to paid employment. We continue to use them as a good way to get to know our jobseekers. Each short film is based upon one aspect of the employment journey and, with worksheets and exercises to complete at the end, offer a great way start thinking about work
Session 1 - Thinking about work
This session introduces a number of different jobs and skills
Session 2 - Why I want to go to work
This session looks at the reasons why it's good to have a job and go to work. Click on the worksheets to download and print
Session 3 - Finding the right work
This session is ​designed to help job-seekers think about what type of work would suit them.
Session 4 - Will I be a good employee?
This session looks at employer expectations and how to be a good employee.
Session 5 - Things to do before you start looking for work
This session is to help you get ready to start looking for work.