WORKSTEP
WHAT IS WORKSTEP?
WORKSTEP is a government initiative run through Jobcentre Plus.
Who is involved?
A supported job involves a three way partnership between the employer, HRP and a disabled person.
What sort of work can I offer?
There are no restrictions on the type of work you can offer. The vacancy must be for a minimum of 16 hours per week to qualify for Workstep support.
What is expected of your organisation?
As an employer your role is to:
- provide the employment and workplace.
- employ the person offering the same pay and equivalent terms and conditions as other employees who do the same or similar type of work
- work with HRP and the employee to agree and implement a development plan;
- include the employee in your usual training and development opportunities
What does HRP do?
We will:
- work closely with employers to match people to suitable vacancies;
- employ the person offering the same pay and equivalent terms and conditions as other employees who do the same or similar type of work
- develop a package of support for the individual and the employer (such as access to a job coach or mentor);
- advise on related issues (for example, in raising disability awareness of managers and colleagues);
- monitor the employee's development plan;
- in some cases, provide financial support (such as helping to offset early costs of supervision and induction).
Q: I'm interested. What happens next?
Contact the Workstep Co-ordinator (Tracy Lloyd-Evans). She will be able to give you more information about the scheme, and answer any queries