Connect to Work

What is Connect to Work?

Connect to Work is a voluntary programme funded by the UK Government, designed to help people overcome barriers to employment.

Whether you’re living with a disability, managing a health condition, or facing complex challenges, we’re here to support you into work – and help you stay there.

If you’re already employed but worried about losing your job, Connect to Work can provide tailored support to help you keep your role and progress in your career.

Our approach is based on the proven Supported Employment model:  place, train and maintain. This means we work with you to:

Understand your skills and aspirations.
Connect you with local employers.
Provide personalised training and ongoing support once you start work.
Offer self-employment advice and guidance, if relevant to you.

We also provide advice and support for employers to help keep employees in-work.

Ingeus delivers Connect to Work in Lancashire, North Yorkshire and South London.

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Support in Lancashire

Support in North Yorkshire

Support in South London

What support will you receive?

Connect to Work gives you a dedicated Employment Specialist to guide you every step of the way. Support includes:

A personalised action plan and vocational profiling.
Access to a wide network of employers.
Health-related interventions.
CV and cover letter support.
Interview preparation and mock interviews.

Better-off in-work benefit calculations.
Skills assessments via the National Careers Service.
Travel planning.
Ongoing in-work support and career development.

Who can join Connect to Work?

You may be eligible if you:

Are aged 18 or over and live in England.
Are not currently on another DWP-funded programme.
Are unemployed, or employed but at risk of losing your job (after 3+ months in your role, excluding zero-hour contracts).
Have a health condition or disability or face significant barriers to work.

We also welcome applications from:

Carers and ex-carers.
People with experience of the criminal justice system.
Homeless individuals.
Former members of the Armed Forces and their partners.
People affected by substance dependency.
Care leavers and care-experienced young people.
Refugees and those on resettlement schemes.
Survivors of domestic abuse or modern slavery.
Young people at risk of serious violence.

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Lancashire

If you live in Blackburn, Burnley, Darwen, Hyndburn, Ribble Valley, Pendle, or Rossendale, please get in touch by completing this form.

Find out more about Connect to Work and the Lancashire Combined County Authority here.

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North Yorkshire

If you live in North Yorkshire, please get in touch by completing this form.

Find out more about Connect to Work and York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority here.

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South London

If you live in Croydon, Kingston, Merton or Sutton, please get in touch by completing this form.

If you live in Richmond, please complete the form here.

Find out more about Connect to Work and the South London Partnership here.

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