Connect to Work

If you have a learning disability/difficulty or you're neurodiverse and find yourself either out of work or feel at risk of losing your job – the Connect to Work team can help you find work or stay in work you love.

What does Connect to Work offer?

Through Connect to Work you’ll get your own dedicated employment specialist who will provide you with the ongoing support to help you reach all your employment goals.

You’ll also get:

  • One to one support or small group sessions One to one support or small group sessions
  • Help to identify your strengths, needs and goals Help to identify your strengths, needs and goals
  • Support to produce a CV and apply for jobs Support to produce a CV and apply for jobs
  • Preparation for interviews Preparation for interviews
  • Contact with local employers Contact with local employers
  • On and off the job support On and off the job support

Through Connect to Work, our team will work with employers to support you into paid work.

We’ll help you learn what you need to so you can feel confident and keep your job.

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Do I qualify for Connect to Work?

If you meet the criteria below, then yes, Connect to Work is for you.

  • You have a learning disability, difficulty or consider yourself neurodiverse.
  • If you’re motivated to work but find that your learning disability or difficulty prevents you from getting, or keeping, the right job.
  • If you’re someone who has left full time education.
  • Or if you’re someone at risk of losing your current job and/or need support to keep your existing employment.

To participate you’ll also:

  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK
  • Not be enrolled on another DWP employment programme
  • Have settled UK status and access to public funds

Connect to Work is there to help support you, but don’t take our word for it - hear from some of the people we’ve worked with before:

"I feel closer to the goal of paid work. My eyes have been opened to other careers and areas."

Abby, Doncaster

"I feel much happier at work and more confident with my abilities to make difference whilst at work."

James, Doncaster

If you feel you would benefit from some tailored support from our skilled team, please fill out the form:

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  • Funded by UK Government
  • South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
  • NHS South Yorkshire
  • City of Doncaster Council

Skills & Employability South Yorkshire is being delivered by City of Doncaster Council and is part-funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Sheffield City Council. This project is part-funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.