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.
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
Contact us:
To contact us or for further information:
Email: l.matthews@southdownhousing.org or phone 01273 405822
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