Access to Work
Access to Work
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Access to Work is a government scheme managed through JobCentre Plus that aims to assist disabled people within paid employment or those seeking paid employment. The scheme provides practical and tailor-made support and grants to meet costs associated with any reasonable adjustments and/or equipment that is needed by any disabled employee. The College promotes the use of Access to Work should you need any specialist equipment or one to one support in the workplace.
You are eligible for the scheme if you have a disability or health condition which is defined by the Equality Act 2010 and you normally live and work in Great Britain. Access to Work is a self-referral system where you can apply online. If you need help with this, please contact your line manager or Human Resources. You can apply for Access to Work without informing the College and they will not contact us without your permission.
How can Access to Work help me?
Access to Work can help pay for support you may need because of your disability or long term health condition, for example:
aid and equipment in your workplace
adapting equipment to make it easier for you to use
money towards any extra travel costs to and from work if you can’t use available public transport, or if you need help to adapt your vehicle
an interpreter or other support at a job interview if you have difficulty communicating
other practical help at work, such as a job coach or a note taker or lip speaker
If you have a mental health condition, you will be offered assistance to develop a support plan. This may include steps to support you going in to, remaining in or returning to work and suggestions for reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Examples of assistance to develop a support plan:
flexible working patterns to accommodate changes in mood and impact of medication
providing a mentor to give you additional support at work
providing you with additional training
regular meetings between you and your manager to talk about your concerns
a phased return to work, such as reduced hours or fewer days
Access to Work partners will also work with your employer to advise them how best they can support you in the workplace.
Are you an Apprentice?
Are you an Apprentice?
If you are struggling to keep up with your apprenticeship due to a mental health condition, Access to Work can help you! Are you worried about a relationship, home life, the future or having issues with food, drink or drugs? Any of these make it harder to concentrate and keep on top of your apprenticeship.
Access to Work for Apprentices is free and confidential and can offer you:
Personal, emotional well-being support for six months
Help you to cope better so you can concentrate on your apprenticeship
Develop a support plan to get you back on track
Advise on adjustments you or your employer could make to help you complete your apprenticeship more easily.
Help your employer to understand how they can support you (if you’d like Access to Work to).
Help is available if you:
Are in an apprenticeship and finding it difficult to attend or concentrate due to a mental health condition or
Have been signed off sick with a mental health condition but want to go back to your apprenticeship.
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