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Project Search

Project Search is a transition to work programme for people with disabilities. It's for 18-24 year olds in their last year of education.

DFN works with the NHS to provide working opportuntires in hospital roles likes volunteering, IT, stores and more.

Barnsley College partners with Barnsley Hospital to bring Project Search to its students.

Expectations onsite

  • On the DFN Project Search Supported Internship, you will be treated as an NHS employee and will be expected to always behave in a professional manner. There are high expectations of all interns, particularly around attendance, timekeeping, commitment, and maturity.

  • You need to show a willingness to learn and develop, both in the classroom and on placement.

  • You will be required to wear an NHS uniform onsite (this will be provided, except for safety boots). Clothes sizes will be taken from you at interview.

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be required in certain areas (provided where necessary).

  • Phone use will be limited to break and lunchtime. Lunchtime will be decided by the department and is usually 30 minutes.

  • You will need to look clean, professional and have a good standard of personal hygiene.

  • As the DFN Project Search Supported Internship, is a term time only programme, holidays will not be authorised during term-time.

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PLLWPRSE

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

You must be aged between 18-24 years old and:

  • Have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

  • Have 'High Needs' funding for your support agreed by your local authority

  • Attend an 'interview' with a staff member

  • Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start

Assessment will be throughout the year.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for all interns on placements in the hospital. An enhanced DBS check will include certain information about you held on local police records, if the police consider it relevant. All interns with patient or specimen contact should be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Please speak to your GP to arrange this. This comes at a cost that can be reimbursed through the College.

Other

Progression possibilities are;

  • Further study

  • Vocational programmes

  • Supported living/independent living

  • Community participation

  • Day activities

  • Volunteering

  • Personal budget

  • Supported employment/paid work

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 06 May 2025.