Accessing Linked Employment
How does Linked Employment work?
We prepare structured profiles of our jobseekers. These help us to match their skills, experience and realistic aspirations to the employment opportunities available.
We discuss vacancies with prospective employers to ensure that we chose the right people to
put forward.
We provide intensive training where needed, using a job coach. The job coach will at first accompany the new employee to the workplace, and gradually withdraw support as the employee becomes able to work independently.
We provide continued support as necessary to both employee and employer. Our purpose is to ensure that the employee continues to succeed and develop in the job, and that the employer continues to benefit from the arrangement.
How to access Essex Cares Linked Employment service?
If you have a Social Worker you can ask them for a referral to our service.
If you have a personal budget or are considering a personal budget you may be able to use some of that money to purchase our service.
If you do not have a social worker but think that you may meet criteria for a service you can contact Essex County Council on 0845 7430430 to ask for an assessment.
If you have another funding stream or would like to self fund please contact Sue Jackson
on 07986 394557 to discuss this option.
Contact your nearest Linked Employment office for more information about accessing the service.
