Finding and retaining paid work can play a significant part in your recovery from mental health problems. Potential benefits include the daily structure that comes with a job, an expansion of your social and support networks, an increase in disposable income, and a sense of an identity other than that of a mental health service user.
However, it can be daunting to start the process of finding employment, especially when you have been out of work for a while or never had the opportunity to build a career in the first place.
That is where our Employment Specialists can make a difference. The one-to-one support they offer is unlike any provided by other jobseekers programme; they work as an integral part of your clinical support team and negotiate with local employers on your behalf and with your permission. In addition, they are there to help you as long as you need them after you start work.
How to Refer:
- You can self-refer or ask your support worker, GP or doctor to refer you directly to our employment specialists by:
- Tel: 020 7510 1081
- Email: [email protected]
For more information you can download our information leaflet here.
Our service is for you if you:
- You are a resident of Newham
- Accessing adult mental health services
- Want support to secure paid employment
We can help you in the following ways:
- Focused one-to-one support on accessing paid work
- Regular meetings with your Employment Specialist
- Support in preparing for an application writing a CV and job seeking
- Confidence to talk about any gaps in your CV and periods of absence
- Exploring transferable skills, experience and expertise
- Preparing for interviews and getting through the recruitment process
- Benefits advice and information
- ‘In-Work’ support once you access employment and continued career development coaching,
- Support with reasonable adjustments and advice
- A personalised plan to make the most of your new opportunity.
More information can also be found by visiting NHS ELFT Newham IPS Employment page here.
We offer a range of support which includes:
Information resource for clinicians
Supporters, Funders & Awards
