Employment Advice and Support

The employment advice service is a complimentary non-clinical support service to help patients using talking therapies, to address work-related issues. The service is designed to offer practical support and solutions for any work barriers or goals  which can include unemployment, in-work issues, and returning to work (often after sick leave).

Referral to our Employment Advisors can only be made if  you are accepted into the service

Patients using the service will be allocated an employment advisor. They will provide specialist, tailored support offering information, advice and guidance for any employment goals or issues.  The employment advice service is only offered to patients using talking therapies. Evidence suggests that working towards employment goals, or resolving work-related issues can contribute to improved recoveries from common mental health conditions. Patients will be offered one-to-one sessions to be carried out every 2 weeks, and can be face to face, over the phone, or by video call. Employment advice is a voluntary addition to therapy, you do not need to take part if you don’t want to.

Examples of services that we can provide includes but is not limited to:

job searching support,

updating CV’s, interview practice,

guidance to IT support,

self-employment support and guidance,

in-work support,

guidance on employee rights and employer responsibilities,

guidance on workplace issues and resolution,

guidance to education and training,

volunteering support,

employment mentoring and motivational support,

signposting and onward referrals for further employment support,

preparation for retirement,

career changes,

and support to prepare for a return to work.

Here are some great places to get employment advice and support in the UK:

Jobcentre Plus offers free support for job seekers, including job search help, CV writing, and interview preparation. They also have various benefit and financial support options.

The National Careers Service provides careers advice, including job search, training, CV and cover letter guidance, and help with interviews. They offer personalized one-on-one advice over the phone or in person.

Citizens Advice offers guidance on employment rights, pay, contracts, and benefits. They can also assist with work-related disputes.

Specializes in workplace rights, offering impartial advice on resolving workplace issues, employment law, and employee rights.

For those who have been unemployed for a long time or have a health condition or disability. This programme provides tailored support to find and stay in work.

A charity that helps people with barriers to employment, such as disabilities or long-term health conditions, offering vocational training and job placement services.

A helpful online resource for job search tips, interview advice, CV templates, and much more.

These resources provide a range of services from job searching to workplace rights and training.