Referral Organisations
Do you support disabled people or people with health conditions which makes it difficult for them to reintegrate or succeed in work? Greater Manchester Employment Support can provide your client or patients tailored support and guidance to ensure you are able to thrive in the workplace.
We can provide or signpost your clients to:
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Rapid job search support focused on finding the right job for them
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Help with finding skills and training programmes
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Career information, advice, and guidance
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Support contacting employers on their behalf
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CV writing tailored to specific jobs
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Job interview preparation and accompanying them to interviews
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Self-employment advice
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Specialist wellbeing support
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Identify any training your client or their employer might need
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Recommend workplace adjustments
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Share strategies for managing stress or health conditions
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Help employers understand and support their employee’s needs
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Specialist support
We work alongside other services your clients may already be using — such as health professionals, debt advisers, or housing support — to make sure their health and wellbeing are a priority.
We also offer:
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Signposting to specialist services
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Benefits advice
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Wellbeing tools and guidance
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Access to an occupational therapist
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Workshops on confidence, social isolation, healthy lifestyles, English language & British culture
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Support for people with caring responsibilities
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Joint check-ins with your client and their employer to review progress
We’re here to help your clients with anything that’s making it difficult for them to find a job or stay in work.
Helping You to Support Disabled Employees
Do you have disabled employees or employees with long term health conditions who are finding it difficult to sustain their work and are having a negative experience in your organisation? Greater Manchester Employment Support can help you retain valuable talent and expertise that may be otherwise lost due to long-term sickness or resignations.
If any of your team are currently struggling to stay in work as they are managing a long-term condition or disability, we can support you to make adjustments to help them thrive, including:
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Understanding the barriers they face and advising you on reasonable workplace adjustments that support them
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Supporting you in developing tailored back to work plans if you have a team member on leave due to their health condition or disability
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We will work in collaboration with you and your team member to develop plans which will support their work life.
Benefits to your organisation include:
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Enhanced employee wellbeing and morale
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Reduced absenteeism and recruitment costs
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Enhanced social responsibility
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Employment Support is here to support individuals to seek, stay, and succeed in work and will provide support unique to their situation
The programme is voluntary and taking part will not affect participant's job, situation, benefits, or other arrangements.
Support for Individuals
Are you a disabled person or do you have a health condition which makes it difficult for you to stay in or succeed in work? Greater Manchester Employment Support can provide you with tailored support and guidance to ensure you are able to thrive in the workplace.
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Our free programmes offer tailored, one-to-one support to help individuals overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to succeed.
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By referring someone to us, you’re connecting them with a flexible, person-centred service focused on long-term employment success.
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We work closely with everyone to understand their goals and provide the right support at the right time.
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We offer free, personalised support to help people move back into work or after time off due to illness.
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We work closely with NHS and Manchester Foundation Trust to support participant to become more economically active.