Jobcentre Plus has a long history
of helping people with disabilities to find work and provides
various support schemes and initiatives.
What is WORKSTEP?
WORKSTEP provides support to
over 23,000 disabled people who face more complex barriers to
getting and keeping a job, and who can work effectively with the
right support.
Is WORKSTEP suitable for me?
If you have a disability and wish
to have a job where you can:
- develop your skills
- have the opportunity to progress
- have the right kind of support when you need it
then you may benefit from
WORKSTEP.
What type of work is offered?
WORKSTEP can be in almost any
type of job. It provides support to you and your employer that is
tailored to your individual needs. It gives you the
opportunity to work in a variety of different jobs through a wide
range of organisations.
What will I be paid?
You will get the same wage as non-disabled colleagues doing the
same or similar work.
Will I have any support?
The WORKSTEP provider will
introduce you to your manager and colleagues at work and keep in
touch to make sure everything is going
smoothly.
How do I find out if I'm eligible for WORKSTEP?
Contact your Jobcentre Plus
office or JobCentre and they will put you in touch with a
Disability Employment Adviser who will tell you whether you are
eligible for WORKSTEP and help you decide whether it is right for
you.