What is Connect to Work

Connect to work is a new free and voluntary programme designed to help people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who are finding it hard to start or stay in work due to health conditions, disabilities, or other 
barriers. 

Connect to Work offers personalised, one-to-one coaching and support. With a flexible, understanding approach focusing on your strengths, goals and what matters to you most.  

If you are currently out of work or in a job that you’re struggling with Connect to Work is here to help you find good work quickly – with free, personalised job support.

What support will you get?

Goal Setting

Thinking about what you want to do and making a plan to help you do it.

Job finding

The employment specialist will look for jobs that match what you're good at and what you want to do.

Working with Employer

The employment specialist will work with you and the employer to understand how best to support you in the workplace.

Staying at work

Your employment specialist will support you once you are in work, helping both you and your employer to ensure you get the right start.

How does it work?

  • We will provide you with 1:1 personalised support from an Employment Specialist 

  • We will help you find the right job by focusing on your strengths and skills. 

  • We will get you into paid work quickly and help you keep it. 

  • We will support you if you are currently working and struggling to keep your job. 

  • We will work with an employer to make sure you get the support you need. 

  • We will help you connect with local services such to help you on your journey. 

  • We’ll provide benefits calculations to make sure you’re financially better off in work. 

 

If you are out of work  
We can offer you support for 12 months to find work and in work support for 4 months once you successfully start your new role. 

If you are in work 
If you are currently in work but experiencing challenges or difficulties, we can offer you 4 months of support to retain your job. 

Who can benefit?

  • Aged 18 years or older 

  • Have the right to live and work in the UK 

  • Have a disability, long term health condition or other barrier to work 

  • Motivated to find work during your time of the programme 

  • Individuals facing barriers: disability, health concerns, care experience, homelessness, survivor of domestic abuse, veteran, refugee, history of drug or alcohol dependency, or a young person at risk of serious violence.  

  • Those currently out of work or in a job that you’re struggling with 

  • Local employers seeking inclusive recruitment and retention support 

  • Community partners working to improve employment outcomes