Employment support

There are a few organisations who are funded to assist support you or the person you care for get into work. We've listed a few here and you can also check out our Useful Contacts list.

Reed in Partnership are offering free government funded employment support which is for unemployed and age 18+ individuals. They specialise in supporting individuals with barriers such mental health, learning disability, domestic abuse victim, ex offender, Carers and former Carers to get into sustainable employment. They have already helped 150 000 individuals into employment across South London, covering Mitcham, Sutton, Wallington, Modern, Kingston etc.

Additional benefits of the programme include:

• An approach tailored to the individual needs

• Financial help with travel to work or interview clothing

• Workshops on interview techniques, CV writing, access to an Online Careers Hub 24/7 etc.

• Health and wellness support with health check, workshops on many mental/physical health issues, including pain management, managing anxiety and much more

• In work support i.e. after getting employed, additional 6 months support to see if any adjustments or further assistance is required.

• Offer expert support for SELF Employment

• Rapid response team – if the secured job doesn’t work out for any reason; work on finding alternative employment as soon as possible will take place.
  

Check out the website - Home | Work Routes | Reed in Partnership

You can attend the drop-in session or get in contact with Ayesha for more information and support, by email Ayesha.khan@reed.com or phone 0330 175 3935.