Connect to Work for residents.
I live in Somerset and need help to find or stay in work.
Get help to find or keep the right job
If you have a disability, long-term health condition, or other challenges, and find it hard to get or keep a job, Connect to Work could help.
Where the service is available
Connect to Work is currently available in these areas only:
- Taunton
- Wellington
- Chard
- Ilminster
We are starting the service in stages, so it is not yet available across all of Somerset.
If you live outside these areas, you can still get in touch. We will add your details to a waiting list and contact you when the service becomes available near you.
Choose Get support, and we’ll contact you to talk about your options.
Get support
You will need to create an account to apply for support.
You can get help filling out this form by contacting – connecttowork@somerset.gov.uk
How can Connect to Work support you?
An employment specialist will work with you in:
1. Goal setting
You will be helped to set personalised job goals and make a plan to get you there.
2. Job finding
You will get help searching for jobs, making applications and interview preparation.
Your employment specialist will work directly with employers to find the right job for you.
3. Complete job support
Once in work your employment specialist will support you and your employer in the workplace to make your step into work easier.
If you are already employed and would like help to remain in your job, due to health barriers, Connect to Work employment specialists can support you for up to 4-months.
Who can get this support?
You can apply if:
You must be over 18 in England and entitled to live and work in the UK.
You do not need to be on any type of benefit and it’s completely voluntary.
You must be motivated to work.
How can we help you?
- We’ll help you find the right job by focusing on your strengths.
- We’ll get you into paid work quickly and help you keep it.
- We’ll support you if you are currently working and struggling to keep your job.
- We’ll work with an employer to make sure you get the support you need.
- We’ll work closely with health teams to make sure you get joined-up support for your health, wellbeing and your job.
How it works:
1. Contact us / Apply
2. Talk to us
3. Tell us about you
4. Work with employers
We’ll speak to employers, including your current employer if needed.
5. Find or keep a job
6. Ongoing support
It’s part of a national plan to help more people get into work by offering the right support, at the right time, in the right place. The Somerset Work and Skills team runs the programme locally with help from experts in supported employment.
If you or someone you know is struggling to find work or finding it difficult to stay in work because of a disability, long-term health condition or other barrier, Connect to Work can help. Let’s talk!
Links to more information about Connect to Work.
Residents (this takes residents to a page which has links to EOI form, case studies/videos)
I live in Somerset and need help to find or stay in work.
Find out more
Support organisations (page for them to use and refer individuals)
I support someone who needs help to find or stay in work.
Find out more
Employers (page of information and contact form)
I am an employer and would like more information about Connect to Work.
Find out more
