Personalised Workplace Needs Assessments

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Workplace Needs Assessment

£300 +VAT

A Workplace Needs Assessment identifies practical ways to improve an employee’s confidence, productivity, and overall effectiveness by recommending reasonable adjustments tailored to their role. Our assessors bring extensive experience in supporting both employees and employers, ensuring that every assessment is personalised, realistic, and aligned with workplace requirements.

The assessment includes a meeting with the employee and their line manager to explore strategies that can enhance performance and remove barriers at work. This process typically takes around two hours and results in a detailed written report with clear recommendations.

For organisations seeking broader guidance on workplace adjustments or Access to Work funding, our Equality Experts can provide specialist advice.

What the Assessment Involves

Pre‑assessment questionnaire - Helps the assessor prepare and make the most of the time spent with both the employee and employer.
Booking and Payment - Once confirmed, the assessment date is arranged.
Diagnostic screening (15–20 minutes) - Identifies indicators of dyslexia and related traits.
Employee meeting - Discusses diagnostic indicators, personal history, and any challenges experienced in the role. (60-90 minutes)
Employer meeting - Explores reasonable adjustments and the organisation’s capacity to support the employee. (15-20 minutes)
Workplace Assessment Report -Delivered within two weeks, outlining tailored recommendations and strategies for both parties.

Information Needed Before the Assessment

To help the assessor understand the role, a copy of the employee’s job description or role profile is appreciated.

Because job demands vary across industries, the company owner or manager can discuss role‑specific details with the assessor once the assessment has been booked and payment received.

How the Workplace Needs Assessment Report Supports Skilled Trades

The Workplace Needs Assessment report brings together practical information about how the employee works within a hands‑on trade environment. It is shaped by:

The employee’s background and experience in their trade
The specific physical and cognitive demands of the job role
Conversations about day‑to‑day challenges and strengths on site, in the workshop, or on the factory floor
The employer or manager’s perspective on performance, safety, and workflow
The assessor’s observations and professional judgement in relation to trade‑based tasks

The report is not a diagnostic assessment, but it explains how dyslexia or other neurodivergent traits show up in real, practical work situations, such as:

Reading wiring diagrams, technical manuals, or job specifications
Completing job sheets, inspection reports, or parts lists
Remembering multi‑step repair processes or installation sequences
Managing time across multiple jobs, call‑outs, or production tasks
Communicating clearly with customers, supervisors, or team members

It also outlines any functional difficulties that were observed or reported, and provides a clear set of reasonable adjustments tailored to the specific trade environment — whether that’s plumbing, electrical work, manufacturing, or the motor industry.

Even when difficulties are mild, the report still offers a practical plan to help the employee work more efficiently, safely, and confidently in their role.

How the Workplace Needs Assessment Report Supports Skilled Trades

The Workplace Needs Assessment report brings together practical information about how the employee works within a hands‑on trade environment. It is shaped by:

The employee’s background and experience in their trade
The specific physical and cognitive demands of the job role
Conversations about day‑to‑day challenges and strengths on site, in the workshop, or on the factory floor
The employer or manager’s perspective on performance, safety, and workflow
The assessor’s observations and professional judgement in relation to trade‑based tasks

The report is not a diagnostic assessment, but it explains how dyslexia or other neurodivergent traits show up in real, practical work situations, such as:

Reading wiring diagrams, technical manuals, or job specifications

Completing job sheets, inspection reports, or parts lists
Remembering multi‑step repair processes or installation sequences
Managing time across multiple jobs, call‑outs, or production tasks
Communicating clearly with customers, supervisors, or team members

Even when difficulties are mild, the report still offers a practical plan to help the employee work more efficiently, safely, and confidently in their role.

Recommendations Designed for Practical, Hands‑On Work

The recommendations focus on what will genuinely help in fast‑paced, physical, and often noisy environments. These may include:

Assistive technology — voice‑to‑text tools for job reports, apps that read text aloud, digital checklists for site work
Workflow or communication adjustments — clearer job instructions, visual diagrams, step‑by‑step task breakdowns, colour‑coded systems

Memory, organisation, and time‑management strategies — job‑planning templates, structured routines, tool‑labelling systems, reminders

Specialist coaching or training — support with paperwork, digital systems, customer communication, or confidence‑building
Environmental adjustments — reducing distractions in workshops, improving lighting for reading diagrams, organising tools or materials more clearly
Supportive employer practices — buddy systems, clearer communication channels, flexible ways of recording information, pre‑job briefings
Referrals to other professionals where additional assessment or support may be helpful

These adjustments are chosen because they work in real trade settings, where employees often juggle physical tasks, problem‑solving, customer interaction, and paperwork — sometimes all in the same hour.

How the Workplace Needs Assessment Report Supports Skilled Trades

The Workplace Needs Assessment report brings together practical information about how the employee works within a hands‑on trade environment. It is shaped by:

The employee’s background and experience in their trade
The specific physical and cognitive demands of the job role
Conversations about day‑to‑day challenges and strengths on site, in the workshop, or on the factory floor
The employer or manager’s perspective on performance, safety, and workflow
The assessor’s observations and professional judgement in relation to trade‑based tasks

The report is not a diagnostic assessment, but it explains how dyslexia or other neurodivergent traits show up in real, practical work situations, such as:

Completing job sheets, inspection reports, or parts lists
Reading wiring diagrams, technical manuals, or job specifications
Remembering multi‑step repair processes or installation sequences
Managing time across multiple jobs, call‑outs, or production tasks
Communicating clearly with customers, supervisors, or team members

Even when difficulties are mild, the report still offers a practical plan to help the employee work more efficiently, safely, and confidently in their role.

Recommendations Designed for Practical, Hands‑On Work

The recommendations focus on what will genuinely help in fast‑paced, physical, and often noisy environments. These may include:

Assistive technology — voice‑to‑text tools for job reports, apps that read text aloud, digital checklists for site work
Workflow or communication adjustments — clearer job instructions, visual diagrams, step‑by‑step task breakdowns, colour‑coded systems

 Memory, organisation, and time‑management strategies — job‑planning templates, structured routines, tool‑labelling systems, reminders

Specialist coaching or training — support with paperwork, digital systems, customer communication, or confidence‑building
Environmental adjustments — reducing distractions in workshops, improving lighting for reading diagrams, organising tools or materials more clearly
Supportive employer practices — buddy systems, clearer communication channels, flexible ways of recording information, pre‑job briefings
Referrals to other professionals where additional assessment or support may be helpful

These adjustments are chosen because they work in real trade settings, where employees often juggle physical tasks, problem‑solving, customer interaction, and paper

Recommendations Designed for Practical, Hands‑On Work

The recommendations focus on what will genuinely help in fast‑paced, physical, and often noisy environments. These may include:

Assistive technology — voice‑to‑text tools for job reports, apps that read text aloud, digital checklists for site work
Workflow or communication adjustments — clearer job instructions, visual diagrams, step‑by‑step task breakdowns, colour‑coded systems
Memory, organisation, and time‑management strategies — job‑planning templates, structured routines, tool‑labelling systems, reminders
Specialist coaching or training — support with paperwork, digital systems, customer communication, or confidence‑building
Environmental adjustments — reducing distractions in workshops, improving lighting for reading diagrams, organising tools or materials more clearly
Supportive employer practices — buddy systems, clearer communication channels, flexible ways of recording information, pre‑job briefings
Referrals to other professionals where additional assessment or support may be helpful

These adjustments are chosen because they work in real trade settings, where employees often juggle physical tasks, problem‑solving, customer interaction, and paper