New programme to help residents to find work

If you or someone you know is facing challenges finding or staying in work due to a disability, health condition or other barriers, Connect to Work is here to help.

Our Work Match scheme is launching a new Connect to Work programme to support more people back into work.

The free programme will provide personalised and tailored support, helping people move into suitable employment. It will also support those already in work but at risk of losing their employment, helping them to retain their jobs.

With a strong focus on helping people into suitable work quickly and supporting them to stay employed, Connect to Work reflects our commitment to inclusive, long-term wellbeing and opportunity for all.

This free career support programme will feature specialist one-to-one support from a dedicated Employment Specialist, including:

• Vocational Profiling and personalised Action Plan
• Access to a wide range of employers
• Job specific CV and cover letter creation
• Mock interviews
• Support in managing travel and commuting needs
• Ongoing in-work support

Connect to Work is a voluntary supported employment programme to help people with disabilities, health conditions and other barriers to get back into employment and stay in work.

It is funded by the government as part of the Get Britain Working strategy, and is managed in central London by Central London Forward. This service will be offered alongside Work Match’s existing offer, which matches up local people with Richmond-based jobs.

Find out more about Connect to Work.