Connect to Work: helping you find and keep the right job
The programme will help people get into suitable jobs quickly and then help them to keep that job. Connect to Work will also support those who are already working but at risk of dropping out of employment.
What does the support look like?
Connect to Work Employment Specialists will work you on a one-to-one basis to help you get into work quickly. You can expect to start engaging with employers within 4 weeks of joining the programme, with the help and support of your Employment Specialist.
The Employment Specialist will help you to develop key skills, identify suitable jobs, support with applications and interview preparation. Your Employment Specialist will stay with you throughout every step of your journey to help smooth your transition into work and help address any issues or concerns you have. Once you get into work, they can also give you and your employer the support you need to succeed in work.
Support is available for up to 12 months if you are not currently in work, or for up to 4 months if you are in work but at risk of losing your job due to health or complex barriers.
Who is eligible for Connect to Work support?
The following groups of people are eligible:
- People who are disabled or have a long-term health condition
- Offenders, ex-offenders
- Care leavers
- Carers, ex-carers
- Armed forces veterans
- Homeless people
- Drug/alcohol users
- Refugees
- Domestic violence survivors
- Young people involved in, or at risk of violence
- Victims of modern slavery
You must also meet the following criteria:
- Be a 中国P站 resident, aged 18 or over
- Have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom
- Are not currently on another government employment programme, such as Restart.
Get started now
If you’re ready to get into work, or need support to stay in work, and in one of the eligible groups, register today for Connect to Work by completing the form.
A member of the Connect to Work team will call you back to collect a bit more information so they can check if you are eligible for the programme. If you are not eligible, they will be able to signpost you to alternative sources of support.
If you are eligible, you will be matched to an Employment Specialist who will contact you and start working with you right away to help get you the support you need to succeed in work.