Work Wise

Get Set for inclusive employment support.

Join the Work Wise programme

Get Set for long term and meaningful employment.

This new programme brings employment support services to people aged 16+ with a mental or physical health condition, learning disability and/or neurodiverse needs, living in Surrey.

Working alongside Surrey County Council, Work Wise focuses on support services for individuals looking for long-term paid employment, employees who need support to continue in their current role and employers who are looking to become more inclusive.

Support for individuals

Get Set for
personalised support.

You will be matched to a dedicated Employment Specialist who will work with you to identify your skills, help you find work, and support you to stay in the job.

Your Employment Specialist will talk you through all the ways they can support you in looking for work including writing your CV, identifying your skills and experience to match to a role, interview training, and debt and benefits advice. They will create an action plan and use your interests and current skills to match you to work that suits your needs and abilities.

Get Set for getting back into work.

When you join the Work Wise programme, your Employment Specialist will work with you to create a personalised support programme to help you find employment and also support you to keep your new role.
They can help you with:

Identifying work that matches your strengths and interests
Increased financial stability and independence
Directly approaching employers to secure job opportunities
More opportunities for job progression
Having your needs met better at work
Ensuring work supports your wellbeing and recovery

Support for Employers

Get Set to become an inclusive employer.

Not every business is as inclusive as they would like to be. If you are ready to become a more inclusive workplace, Work Wise can help you. We offer support to businesses and employers of any size who already are or wants support to become an inclusive employer and can offer jobs that are accessible to people living in Surrey or Northeast Hampshire.

Our programme provides advice and training to help you develop inclusive employee support services, helping you to create a strong company culture as well as:

-Increase workforce diversity

-Fill job opportunities

-Create an inclusive workplace

-Access free training

-Upskill your current employees

-Improve employee retention rates

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What’s the eligibility criteria?

You are eligible for Work Wise employment support if you are aged 16 or over, live in or are registered to a GP in Surrey or Northeast Hampshire, and are one of the below:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Want to work or stay in-work.
Not currently on another employment support programme.
Have a mental/physical health condition, disability, neurodivergence or learning difficulties.