West Sussex Vocational Service
Launched on 1st April 2010, the Southdown West Sussex Vocational Service provides an individually tailored programme working in partnership with the Recovery Teams across West Sussex, to support each person’s recovery journey. It is a free service open to adults using the Recovery Mental Health Teams offering support into employment, education and volunteering.
ELIGIBILITY
A free service open to adults aged 16 plus, living in West Sussex, who are using the Recovery Mental Health Service and are motivated about exploring their work and /or learning goals.
WHAT DOES THE VOCATIONAL SERVICE OFFER?
One-to-one support to gain and retain:
- Paid work, part or full time, in real work settings
- Voluntary work, work experience and education as a stepping stone to achieving paid employment
- Life skills and the confidence to take control
- Support to retain employment
- Education, qualifications and non-accredited courses
We will do this by:
- Exploring your interests, skills, strengths, experiences to identify an employment goal
- Enabling you to create a realistic "Journey to Work Plan"
- Providing support through the whole recruitment process
- On-going support to empower you to stay in work or education
Here are some of the practical activities we can offer:
- Support with your job search
- Create or update your CV and write effective applications
- Successful interview techniques
- How and when to disclose mental health to an employer
- Support when starting a job or course
- Access to a better off calculation to see how earnings may affect your benefits entitlement
- Access to the Work and Learning Fund
