Connect to Work: Free employment support in your community this October

Connect to Work - in your community

Thinking about finding a job in 2026? The Connect to Work supported employment programme is here to support Plymouth residents in taking the next step towards meaningful 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.

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.

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.

​Want to find out more?

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

• Mondays:

  • Citizen's Advice, 2.30pm to 4pm

• Tuesdays:

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

  • Efford Libary, 12noon to 2pm - on 13 and 27 October only

  • The Zone, 9am to 12.30pm - on 6, 13 and 27 October only

• Wednesdays:

  • Central Library, 10am to 12noon

  • Plympton Library, Beacon Medical group, 11am to 1pm

• 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 1, 15 and 29 October only

  • Rees Wellbeing Centre, 1pm to 3pm

    - on 1 October only

  • Keyham Green Spaces, 10am to 12noon

    - on 8 and 22 October only

  • The Zone, 9am to 1pm - on 22 October only

• Fridays:

  • Plymstock Library, 10am to 1pm

  • Southway Community Hub, 10am to 1pm

  • Foulston Park, 10.30am to 2pm

  • YMCA Plymouth, 10am to 2pm - on 2 October only

​​​​​​​​​​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.