Workstep

The aim of Workstep is to provide support in jobs for people with disabilities who have more complex barriers to finding and keeping work but who, with the right support, are able to make valuable contribution in their job and where appropriate develop and progress to open employment.

Core principles of the programme:

• Develop and improve job skills, job retention and employability
• Meet the requirements of disabled people facing the most significant barriers to working and who need continuing support over a period of time
• Encourage personal development and promote independence for disabled people
• Encourage employers to participate in the development and support of their employee
• Enable individuals to work effectively in a job, focusing on both the employee's and employer's requirements in a planned and structured way.

Workstep offers a range of support to employers and employees. For example, practical help including, job coaching, mentoring from colleagues and disability awareness in the workplace. The programme may also provide support to enable the individual to retain their job should they be unable to continue work due to their disability.

For more information and advice on eligibility criteria, contact the Disability Employment Advisor at your local Job Centre.