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Helping people overcome personal barriers and connect to jobs
Many of the people we support struggle to find and sustain employment due to health issues, disabilities or other personal barriers.
Their experiences may include mental and emotional health challenges, long-term physical conditions and disabilities, learning impairment, or any number of personal factors such as homelessness, drug and alcohol issues or caring responsibilities.
All too often, these and other disadvantages act to exclude people from working life. It’s estimated that in the UK, nearly 2 million people who would like to work are currently not in the labour market due to health issues or disability - a waste of individual potential and a growing problem for our economy.
Being unemployed and excluded causes people harm. But being in a rewarding job can do people a great deal of good. With highly personalised, needs-led support, starting or returning to work can help provide purpose, stability, confidence and financial independence.
We believe that, with the right help, everyone who wants to work is capable of finding meaningful, paid employment and making a valuable contribution.
Craig was referred to Inspira by a local authority Health and Wellbeing Coach. Initially, he came to see one of our advisers for advice about Universal Credit but, following an in-depth assessment, we began to help him address several complex, inter-connected issues.
Craig was unemployed and facing multiple barriers. He had been diagnosed with ADHD but was not receiving any support for his condition. He had developed an addiction problem linked to his medication. He was living with his parents in a remote rural village and had no transport.
With the help of his adviser, Craig began an addiction support programme with the Recovery Steps service and was encouraged to resume help with his ADHD through his doctor. He continued to have regular one-to-one sessions with his Inspira adviser, who helped him to build a skills profile and CV, explore different types of work and research local job opportunities. Together, they worked on job applications and practiced mock interviews. Soon enough, Craig secured himself a part time job. With his consent, Craig’s adviser spoke with his new employer to make sure they understood his needs and were able to support him in the workplace.
Craig was successful in his new job but, after a short time, his family relationship broke down and, finding himself homeless, he needed help to find suitable accommodation. His Inspira Adviser helped him secure Housing Benefit and engage with a local housing support service. During this difficult and disrupted time, Craig’s Adviser was there to help advocate with his employer for a brief leave of absence from work. Craig moved in to a new flat and, with continuing support from his employer, successfully settled back in to work.