Information
Many of the anxieties our job seekers face when looking for work, and employers face when considering the employment or retention of our job seekers, can be significantly reduced with good information.
What is 'Good' information?
This is information that is presented in language, or other media, that is clear and relevant to the recipient. We try and avoid jargon and explain what we can offer in clear terms. We also offer links to other sources of information where specific technical advice is required e.g. on the detail of the Health and Safety at Work Act with regard to stress at work.
Good information is also responsive and timely, and we can often be of most help when we are asked specific questions – if we don’t know the answer we will know someone who does.
Information our job seekers need may include:
- Advice on putting together a training plan, which may include referral for basic skills support, or how to access funding for training.
- Advice on vocational training courses to increase employment options; we can also identify work placements to help decide on a work goal.
- Advice with assessing the impact of employment on welfare benefits.
- Advice on signposting to relevant agencies, such as volunteer bureaus, legal or debt advice agencies.
Information we have offered to employers has included:
- Advice in job retention cases where the onset of illness or disability has resulted in the need for negotiated solutions.
- Information and advice on the detail of the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Information on the implications of specific impairments or conditions, for instanced we offer mental health awareness training.
- Advice on government grants for aids and adaptations, on the Job Introduction Scheme funding and best practice accreditation schemes such as the TWO TICK symbol.
We have also organised seminars on topics such as Stress in the Workplace, and changes to the Disability Discrimination Act, and through links with the Mindful Employer network will work to offer information on requested topics. There are website links on this website which contain up to date information on various aspects of disability, mental illness and employment.