Employment
WorkWell is a health and employment support service providing integrated holistic early help for people with health-related barriers to work
Support to help you find employment
Contact Jobcentre Plus: How to contact Jobcentre Plus - GOV.UK
Support to help you find employment
Very Brief Intervention
Ask
How are you getting on in your current job?
This helps to understand their work situation so you can offer the right kind of support.
Being in a good job can have a positive impact on health and wellbeing.
What does a good job look like to you?
Thinking about this can support goal setting and motivation.
Are there any skills or qualifications you think you need to get a better job?
This helps to spot any gaps and look at training options that could help.
What would help you feel well and do your best at work?
Knowing this can help identify employers and workplaces that match an individual's needs and values.
Assist
It sounds like work has been tough lately. What kind of support do you think would help?
This opens up a conversation about what kind of help might make things easier.
Would you like help finding services that support people with work or job searching?
Explore local services that offer support with employment.
Would you be interested in finding activities or resources to help you build your skills or get qualifications?
Qualifications and skills help people feel more confident and may open up more job opportunities.
It sounds like work has been tough lately. What kind of support do you think would help?This opens up a conversation about what kind of help might make things easier.
Would you like help finding services that support people with work or job searching?Explore local services that offer support with employment.
Would you be interested in finding activities or resources to help you build your skills or get qualifications?Qualifications and skills help people feel more confident and may open up more job opportunities.
Act
Act
Where appropriate, signpost individuals to local, regional or national support services based on their needs, readiness and circumstances.
Recommended Local support services
Please click on the Local Authority links below to find information on the services available in your area. A range of support is available for both adults and young people (aged 16–25) to help them either enter or stay in employment. Many of these services operate a 'no wrong door' approach, meaning they will always help signpost people to the right support.
Other national support available for people current in work
Access to Work
Access to Work: A DWP grant scheme that funds practical support beyond reasonable adjustments including specialist equipment, support workers, travel costs, and mental health support for people whose health or disability affects how they do their job.
Web: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Health Adjustment Passport
Health Adjustment Passport: A free tool created by the DWP that helps disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have informed conversations with employers about the workplace adjustments they need.
Web: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-adjustment-passport
Other national support available for people looking for work
New Jobs and Careers Service
New Jobs and Careers Service: A universal service (integrating the former Jobcentre Plus and National Careers Service in England) that provides personalised coaching, careers advice and skills training for everyone, regardless of whether they claim benefits.
Local Support and Contact Details
In Lancashire, there are two free programmes that can support people to find and keep a job: WorkWell and Connect to Work.
WorkWell
WorkWell supports people with mild mental health conditions or disabilities to find or stay in work. It offers up to 12 weeks of support. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/workwell
Connect to Work
Connect to Work supports people with more complex health conditions or disabilities. They might have multiple health conditions that affect their ability to work. The programme also supports people who belong to priority groups. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/connect-to-work/
The Lancashire Escalate Tool
The Lancashire Escalate Tool is a simple, easy-to-use platform designed to connect unemployed individuals and referral organisations with the right employment, skills, and support opportunities in Lancashire.
By answering a few quick questions, the tool matches you with opportunities tailored to your specific needs and location. More information can be found here: Escalate Tool - Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
In Lancashire, there are two free programmes that can support people to find and keep a job: WorkWell and Connect to Work.
WorkWell
WorkWell supports people with mild mental health conditions or disabilities to find or stay in work. It offers up to 12 weeks of support. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/workwell
Connect to Work
Connect to Work supports people with more complex health conditions or disabilities. They might have multiple health conditions that affect their ability to work. The programme also supports people who belong to priority groups. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/connect-to-work/
The Lancashire Escalate Tool
The Lancashire Escalate Tool is a simple, easy-to-use platform designed to connect unemployed individuals and referral organisations with the right employment, skills, and support opportunities in Lancashire.
By answering a few quick questions, the tool matches you with opportunities tailored to your specific needs and location. More information can be found here: Escalate Tool - Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub
In Lancashire, there are two free programmes that can support people to find and keep a job: WorkWell and Connect to Work.
WorkWell
WorkWell supports people with mild mental health conditions or disabilities to find or stay in work. It offers up to 12 weeks of support. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/workwell
Connect to Work
Connect to Work supports people with more complex health conditions or disabilities. They might have multiple health conditions that affect their ability to work. The programme also supports people who belong to priority groups. More information can be found here: https://www.lancashireskillshub.co.uk/connect-to-work/
The Lancashire Escalate Tool
The Lancashire Escalate Tool is a simple, easy-to-use platform designed to connect unemployed individuals and referral organisations with the right employment, skills, and support opportunities in Lancashire.
By answering a few quick questions, the tool matches you with opportunities tailored to your specific needs and location. More information can be found here: Escalate Tool - Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub