WORKSTEP
WHAT IS WORKSTEP?
Disabled people often face complex barriers to finding and keeping a job, with the right support they can realise their full potential in a wide range of jobs.
HOW DOES WORKSTEP WORK?
WORKSTEP can offer a range of support, advice and practical help to employers in developing their employees to their full potential including open employment where appropriate.
Whilst at work supported employees should have opportunities to develop and gain job skills in order to achieve realistic occupational goals, with progression to unsupported employment for those who are able to do so.
WORKSTEP can also provide support to enable eligible individuals to retain their job if they are otherwise unable to continue work, as a result of a newly acquired or existing disability.
Supported employees must work on equal terms with others. They must be paid the appropriate rate for the job and have the same terms and conditions as other employees in their workplace.
WORKSTEP INVOLVES
A Partnership between:
A disabled person
An employer
STEPs, a WORKSTEP provider for people with disabilities in the Stockton area
It provides individually tailored and flexible support to the individual and the employer to ensure needs are met.
WHAT CAN STEPs OFFER YOU AS AN EMPLOYER?
Selective recruitment to fill your vacancies
An individually tailored training package for your new employee
The option of on the job training to be provided by STEPs experience and skilled advisors
All services provided free of charge
WHAT SORT OF WORK?
There are no restrictions on the type of work that can be offered but it will at least pay national minimum wage rates.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
Jobs are expected to be permanent and offer a minimum of six months employment. The hours worked should be at least 16 per week.
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE EMPLOYER?
Hourly rate for the job
Equality in conditions of service
Equal access to training and development
An identified supervisor
Willingness to work in partnership
