Support to Work is a free online and telephone support programme for disabled people who are looking for paid work, in England and Wales.
Support to Work is open to disabled people who:
- are 16 years or over
- are looking for a paid job
- have internet, email and telephone
- live in England or Wales.
You will get help from one of Scope’s specialist employment advisers online and over the phone, or have the option of face-to-face if you live in Leeds, London or Manchester.
Their friendly advisers will listen to your challenges and give you advice for your situation. With in-depth knowledge and experience they can support you with many aspects of looking for paid work, including:
- identifying your strengths and transferable skills
- developing confidence and job skills like time management
- reviewing your CV to meet your employment goals
- how and where to look for jobs
- mock interviews
- how to talk to your employer about your impairment and reasonable adjustments.
Their employment advisers will talk with you and agree the level of support you need to reach your goals and you will work with your adviser for up to 20 weeks. You’ll be supported to:
- grow in confidence, assertiveness, and independence
- develop your interview skills
- find volunteering, training, education, or employment opportunities
- talk about disability in the workplace
- search for jobs.
Complete the eligibility form to sign up or contact them for more information (BSL interpreters available).