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Service URL: https://evelynthorne.wixsite.com/employment-support

My name is Evelyn, and I'm an Employment Specialist. My team and I run a 12-month programme to support those with health conditions into employment (or those at risk of leaving employment).

The programme is designed to support people who are motivated to move closer to sustainable employment. We can help you prepare for, find, and sustain suitable work in a way that fits your circumstances.

Through our programme, you can access personalised support such as:

• CV writing and job application guidance
• Interview preparation and confidence building
• Health and wellbeing support
• Access to training opportunities
• Goal setting and progress planning
• Local job market insight and tailored job opportunities
• Financial help with interview/work clothing, including PPE
• Advice on self-employment
• Ongoing in-work support once you start a role

You don’t need to travel to our office to attend the appointments we can meet you in your area e.g. local café, community hub, library etc.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, we'd love to hear from you!

Eligibility:

Live in the Derbyshire area

MUST be 18+

Can NOT be on a DWP funded course / programme at the time of referring

MUST have to have access to public funds

Out of work or in work at risk of falling out of work

Do not need to be claiming benefits

Have a physical or mental have condition (can be undiagnosed) OR

Be from one of the disadvantaged groups listed below:

Carer / ex carer

Care leaver

Ex armed forces or family member of or in the reserves

Offender or ex offender

Victim of domestic violence, serious violence or modern slavery

Homelessness

Drug or alcohol misuse in present or in the past

Refugee

Aimed at: Adult , Anyone with an Association to Autism, Businesses, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Partner

Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, NHS primary care, Social Care, Yourself

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements, Learning disability, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: We are neurodivergent friendly; our goal is to support anyone with a health condition who wants to get into employment find sustainable work.