DFN Project Search - Applications opening January 2026!
DFN Project Search is an innovative and exciting supported internship programme for young people aged between 18 to 29 years with learning disabilities and / or autistic spectrum conditions. It is designed to increase the numbers of young people who require additional support to get and keep paid employment and is delivered in over 500 sites across the world. This includes our two sites based here in Glasgow.
DFN Project Search is delivered within large employers who are called host businesses. In Glasgow these are NHS Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the University of Strathclyde. It is a full time programme and participants, called interns, are onsite Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm. During this time interns will be placed within three different roles with the supported internship each lasting ten weeks in different parts of the business. They will learn new skills and improve their confidence and ability to compete for a job.
Recruitment for DFN Project Search will begin in January 2026 for the next academic year commencing August 2026.
To apply to DFN Project Search visit the website of Glasgow Clyde College or City of Glasgow College and complete the application forms.
If you would like an informal chat about DFN Project SEARCH or to arrange a visit to either site, you can contact one of our Job Coaches from each site.
- University of Strathclyde, Susan Wisener - 07901105371
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Gary Stewart - 07880227772
If you prefer email please contact the Supported Employment Team at supportedemployment@glasgow.gov.uk to find out more about DFN Project Search before applying to ask any questions you may have.
Our sites have been delivering DFN Project SEARCH for over 10 years, check out our videos below for each site to get a glimpse of what it’s really like:
DFN Project SEARCH NHS Glasgow Royal Infirmary 10 Year Video