What do we aim to do?

The service offers one-to-one support to people who have experienced mental health difficulties to assist them to return to voluntary or paid work. The support we offer is individually tailored to suit a person’s requirements.

How do we do this?

We have initial interviews with clients to determine their skills and talents and then work together with them to develop an action plan. Vocational advice can be provided or sourced and any training requirements highlighted and facilitated.

The support worker is involved with a network of providers to build links with employers and source employment opportunities. When a client feels ready to apply for work he/she is supported through the application and interview process. This may include help with forms, C.V. writing, interview and presentation techniques.

On going support will be given to the client in their employment including liaison with their employer as required.

Who is it for?

The service is open to adults in Buckinghamshire who experience, or have experienced, mental distress. They will be at a point in their lives where they can begin to seek employment and are willing to work together with our worker to do so. People can self-refer or be referred by their GP or care worker.

Testimonials

‘I can recommend Supported Employment as a useful, structured way of getting back to work. The atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly.’

‘Supported Employment has played a significant part in restoring my self-confidence, self-respect and self-worth, and has been an incredible support in assisting me to find permanent employment. I am indebted to them for their kindness and understanding.’

‘I have received a lot of focused, practical and helpful advice from the Supported Employment Worker. I have been helped to update my CV, be more confident in communicating my needs and concerns with my boss in my current job as well as doing job searches for other opportunities. I would recommend this service to anyone who is looking to get back into employment after a period of mental illness or who is already in a job but looking to improve their situation.’

Contact details

Supported employment
Sun House
32 Church Street
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 1HU

Tel: 01494 771131
Email: supportedemployment@bucksmind.org.uk

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Job Vacancies

For any paid or voluntary vacancies at Bucks Mind please view the vacancies board on our blog.

You will also find a services category 'Employment & Training' in our Bucks Mental Health Guide here.

Please note that the links below are not vacancies at Bucks Mind. Please follow the links to find out more about who to contact with regards to the vacancies.

Click to view job vacancies in Buckinghamshire from:

CV-Library, WorkCircle, TipTopJob, InqJobs, The Guardian, JobCrawler.

There are many more job opportunity sites. The above sites enable us to include their data on our site. But you may also wish to visit:
JobCentre, Reed.

In 'Links':
Buckinghamshire > Employment.
Society > Disabled > Employment.
UK > Business & Economy > Employment.
UK > Society > Volunteering.