SHOREHAM Port has become the latest business to be involved in a drive to get disabled people into work.

The port welcomed a group of people from Possability People as part of a new project called Recruit Ability.

Possability People is a Brighton charity set up in 1981 to support and involve disabled people to have equal rights and a voice and control over issues affecting their lives.

It provides services in Brighton, Hove and East and West Sussex and has now launched Recruit Ability.

The charity is working with Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce on the scheme.

It helps disabled people fulfil their potential and enhance the businesses that employ them.

The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and is designed to encourage businesses to offer work trials for disabled people, offering practical support to best accommodate a disabled person.

As part of the project, members of the group enjoyed a tour of the port before practicing interviews skills with corporate services manager Nicky Goldsbrough.

She said: “We had a great day working with Possability People and were so impressed by their positive attitude and outlook.

“They were very committed to getting back into work which was evident from the effort that went into their mock interviews.

“We would urge other businesses to work with Possibility People to enable job seekers to have the opportunity to work and develop key skills.”

The Recruit Ability project is designed to encourage businesses to offer work trials for disabled people, offering practical support to best accommodate a disabled person.

With the right encouragement, Possability People believes that anyone can get and retain a job regardless of impairment.

Angela Graham, community employment facilitator at Possability People, said: “The group were all really enthusiastic about the tour, the opportunity to meet Shoreham Port staff and especially the mock interviews.

“The individual feedback was such a confidence boost for them and they found it really useful, something they can use now and in the future.

“I’d like to say a really big thank you to Shoreham Port and all of the staff involved for such an amazing day.”

For more information visit possabilitypeople.org.uk or call 01273 894040.