What is Pathways to Work and how can it help you?

Pathways to Work is a partnership between the NHS, regional and local government, employers and the voluntary & community sector that provides residents with personalised support to overcome barriers in your way to help you access employment that's right for you.

Through Pathways to Work you'll receive:

• A dedicated Ambition Coach to help develop your skills and confidence, and support your job search
• Specialist support to overcome any obstacles which may be preventing you from working, including health/mental health barriers, learning disabilities/difficulties, neurodiversity or those whose circumstances which often make finding, or staying in, employment more of a challenge
• A flexible ‘barrier-busting’ fund to help you access work and stay in employment
• The chance to apply for local vacancies not available elsewhere and links into local employers in Doncaster with live vacancies

Pathways to Work support is available to residents who:

• Live in Doncaster (or South Yorkshire for the offer through other Local Authorities) 
• Are aged 16+ and have the right to live and work in the UK

We support people of all backgrounds

Whilst many people we support have underlying health and mental health conditions - every situation is unique and we support people with caring and familiy commitments, those that have retired and are looking to get back into work, those who have had a change in circumstances - such as health or mental health issues, redundancy, offenders or ex-offenders, victims of domestic abuse, carers and ex-carers, homeless people, refugees and resettled individuals, young people involved or at risk of serious violence, victims of modern slavery and many others. The support is unique to you and built around your needs, so whatever your own situation, get in touch with our friendly team.

What are the benfits of Pathways to Work to me?

• Improved health and wellbeing
• Greater confidence
• More disposable income

Whether you've been out of work for a long time or you're looking for your next step, the service is free and here to support you, just like it supported Luke and many others!

"Lack of support held me back. Having the extra support from the employment hub is really important." - Luke, Doncaster

“Barbara’s support has been invaluable’ and I couldn’t have done it without her help.” – Michael, Doncaster.

‘Without this support, I wouldn’t have had the chance to upskill, gain confidence, and secure a job. I hope others in my position can get the same incredible help! Danielle, Doncaster.

To find out more about Pathways to Work and how it can support you to achieve your goals, get in touch with our friendly team.

 

What does Pathways to Work mean for local organisations and partners?

Pathways to Work has a focus integrating the delivery of health, employment and skills services to provide complete, person-centred support.

Pathways to Work will align funding across the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer, Health Growth Accelerator, Local Growth Fund (LGF), existing funded delivery and localised support offers, such as the Advance Employment Hub - to form a single, cohesive work and skills support system.

Locally in Doncaster we’re commissioning services, working with local partners and recruiting to key roles that help us to test, learn and innovate at a local level; embedding our relational approach to working with employers and communities to support residents to thrive in life and work.

Whether you’re interested in providing tailored support as a local organisation, fancy working with our employer team to streamline your recruitment and get job-ready individuals into your latest roles through our Academies - or perhaps interested in funding opportunities, call our team on 01302 735554 or email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk.