A voluntary supported employment programme
Connect to Work is a free programme that helps people with health conditions, disabilities (or other challenges), find and keep meaningful employment.
We know that getting into work (or staying in work), is not always easy. That’s why we offer personalised, one-to-one support to help you take the next step and achieve your goals.
You do not need to be in receipt of benefits to join the programme. Connect to Work is open to anyone who needs support, whatever your current situation.
What we offer
If you're looking for work, or worried about staying in your job, we can provide:
- a dedicated employment specialist to support you throughout your journey
- a personalised plan based on your strengths, preferences, and goals
- help engaging with employers to find and shape roles that suit you
- guidance around benefits and workplace adjustments, including support for your employer
- ongoing coaching and support once you’re in work, including future career planning
- flexible meeting options – we will meet you wherever works best: at home or in the community
Who can take part
You can join if you:
- are aged 18 or over*
- live in one of the following boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, or Waltham Forest
- have a health condition, disability, or face other barriers to work
- are not currently working, or are at risk of losing your job
- are motivated to work (including self-employment), and want to find a job that’s right for you
*Young people aged 16 to 17 may be eligible in exceptional circumstances. Eligibility includes people who are:
- offenders or ex-offenders
- carers or former carers
- homeless
- Armed Forces veterans, reservists, or their partners
- people with a history of drug or alcohol dependency
- care-experienced young people or care leavers
- refugees, resettled Afghans, or people on the Ukrainian scheme
- survivors of domestic abuse or modern slavery
- young people at risk of serious violence
Why employment matters
- Brings structure, meaning, and purpose to life
- Improves income and financial independence
- Builds social connections
- Supports health and recovery
Get in touch
To learn more about how you can get involved with Connect to Work, email connecttowork@enfield.gov.uk.
To refer (or refer on someone’s behalf), into the Connect to Work Service, complete our initial contact form below.