Information
Many of the anxieties our job seekers face when looking for work, and employers face when considering the employment 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 current levels of basic skills, and help with identifying local agencies that can provide suitable tuition.
- Advice on vocational training courses if required to improve employment options. We can also help with enrolment, identification of work placements and the negotiation of fees for people on certain benefits.
- Advice with assessing the impact of employment on welfare benefits.
- Advice on signposting to relevant agencies when volunteering is identified as the preferred next step.
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 facilitated solutions.
- Information and advice on the detail of the Disability Discrimination Act.
- Information on the implications of specific impairments or conditions, in conjunction with the job seeker.
- 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 would always be willing to offer information on best practice. If you don’t have in house HR resources you may be interested in accessing some of the websites listed below which contain up to date information on various aspects of disability, mental illness and employment.