Connect to Work - in your community

​The Connect to Work supported employment programme is here to help Plymouth residents who need support to take the next step towards employment. If you’re facing extra challenges such as a disability, health condition (including mental health), or neurodiversity, this free programme offers tailored, one-to-one support to help you find, and thrive, in work that suits your skills and circumstances.

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Who is Connect to Work for?

People aged 18 and over, who live in Plymouth and have a disability, health condition, or complex barrier affecting their ability to find or stay in work, and are motivated to find employment with personalised support.

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What you can expect:

• personalised advice and guidance from friendly employment specialists

• help to identify your strengths and match you with suitable job opportunities

• support with CVs, applications, and interview preparation

• advice on workplace adjustments and confidence-building

• access to training, skills development, and ongoing in-work support.

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​Want to find out more?

Meet the team this September at community drop-ins and events:​

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• Mondays:

  • Citizens Advice, 3pm to 4pm

  • Southway Community Hub, 10am to 1pm (on 7 and 21 September)

• Tuesdays:

  • First floor of Cobourg House on Mayflower Street, 10am to 2pm

• Wednesdays:

  • Central Library, 10am to 12noon

  • Plympton Library, 11am to 1pm

  • Cattedown Social Club, 11am to 12.30pm (on 2, 16 and 30 September)

  • Keyham Green Places, 11.30am to 1.30pm (on 9 September)

• Thursdays: ​

  • Wolseley Trust Centre, 10am to 12noon

  • Shekinah Centre, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

  • Greenbank Community Centre - CV and cover letter support, 3pm to 4.30pm (on 3 and 17 September)

  • Rees Wellbeing Centre, 1pm to 3pm (on 3 September)

  • Keyham Green Spaces, 10am to 12.30pm (on 24 September)

  • The Zone, 9am to 2pm (on 24 September)

• Fridays:​

  • Plymstock Library, 10am to 1pm

  • Southway Community Hub, 10am to 1pm (on 4 September)

  • YMCA Plymouth, 10am to 2pm (on 4 September)

  • Foulston Park, 10am to 11pm (on 4 September)

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​​​​​​​​​​To find out more about the Connect to Work programme and how you can connect as an employer, or participate to receive support, email ctw@plymouth.gov.uk or click here.