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Want to know something horrific? If you're disabled and need Access To Work support urgently, you'd be better off quitting your job and getting a new one than applying from an existing job. Why? Access To Work prioritises those who haven't yet started a job yet. The waiting list for freelancers is well over 38 weeks now (I'm on that track), but the waiting list for those working for a company already is over 30 weeks, from reports I'm hearing. Not started your job yet? You'll be assessed in under a week. Yep. I'm serious. When we talk about the barriers for disabled people at work, this is the level of bureaucracy we are talking about. It's enraging, but it's also the reality. 1 in 4 working-age adults in the UK are disabled, and most disabilities are acquired in adulthood. As a workplace, you need to be supporting your disabled employees - the system incentivises them to leave. If you want to find out more about how to support your employees you can reach out at https://lnkd.in/gNAnQmak #AccessToWork #HR #EmployeeWellbeing #Disabled #Disability #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

Specialist Job aide📜 I've had the privilege of working with a number of self-employed women whose lives have been transformed by Access to Work grants. These grants are changing the lives of many self-employed women, providing them with the necessary resources to succeed and grow their businesses despite facing disability and health related challenges 𝗦𝗼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? It is a publicly funded employment support programme designed to help more disabled people start or stay in work. Importantly, it's not limited to those who are already employed—you can also apply if you’re self-employed or starting a new job. The financial support through Access to Work can help in numerous ways: 👉𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 - tools to do your job effectively 👉𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 - cover the cost of taxi fares/ adapted transport, to get to meetings easier or commute 👉𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 - someone to help you with tasks e.g. anything from note-taking, time management, or organising your work 👉𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - e.g. access to British Sign Language interpreters or lip speakers To apply, you'll need to complete a form online and explain how your disability or health condition affects your ability to work and what support you need. If you’re successful, you'll be awarded a grant to cover the cost of the support you need - anything up to £69,260 As a specialist job aide with experience in supporting female business owners with ADHD and other health conditions I'm here to help. __________________________________________ ❓Do you need help applying❓ I know completing forms can be overwhelming so if you’re ready to apply for Access to Work and need some support, get in touch. DM or email me jules@purplevioletva.com #AccessToWork #Neurodiversity #BusinessSupport

Specialist Job aide📜 I've had the privilege of working with a number of self-employed women whose lives have been transformed by Access to Work grants. These grants are changing the lives of many self-employed women, providing them with the necessary resources to succeed and grow their businesses despite facing disability and health related challenges 𝗦𝗼 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸? It is a publicly funded employment support programme designed to help more disabled people start or stay in work. Importantly, it's not limited to those who are already employed—you can also apply if you’re self-employed or starting a new job. The financial support through Access to Work can help in numerous ways: 👉𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 - tools to do your job effectively 👉𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 - cover the cost of taxi fares/ adapted transport, to get to meetings easier or commute 👉𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 - someone to help you with tasks e.g. anything from note-taking, time management, or organising your work 👉𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 - e.g. access to British Sign Language interpreters or lip speakers To apply, you'll need to complete a form online and explain how your disability or health condition affects your ability to work and what support you need. If you’re successful, you'll be awarded a grant to cover the cost of the support you need - anything up to £69,260 As a specialist job aide with experience in supporting female business owners with ADHD and other health conditions I'm here to help. __________________________________________ ❓Do you need help applying❓ I know completing forms can be overwhelming so if you’re ready to apply for Access to Work and need some support, get in touch. DM or email me jules@purplevioletva.com #AccessToWork #Neurodiversity #BusinessSupport

We really care about our core values. This is how they influence the way we do business and how they benefit our clients and our candidates. *** People focused *** Social care is obviously a people-driven business. We feel strongly that ‘care’ means ‘caring’ and that a recruitment business matching the right people to the right care-giving roles can’t be about the money, it has to be about the people. Our candidates are supporting clients who have various disabilities and a wide range of issues, which is our priority. That’s what makes First for Support stand out – we put people at the heart of everything that we do. *** Responsive *** We support the needs of our clients whenever they need us, whether it’s 10 o’clock at night or 6 o’clock in the morning. We communicate quickly, clearly and efficiently with our customers and our candidates. We are always ready to deal with any problem that crops up, for example if one of our care workers has an emergency and can’t get to work. We’re quick to be responsive and resolve any issue. Fast. *** Empowering *** We respect and champion every individual’s right to be empowered to live as independently as they can, no matter what their circumstances are. We do this by providing well-trained and well-qualified care workers to specifically suit each and every one of our clients. #socialcare #residentialsupportworker #residentialchildcareworker

🌟 Let's talk about overcoming barriers to employment! 🌟 At My Employment Options (MEO), we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and other challenges in finding meaningful employment. What are some of the biggest obstacles you or someone you know has faced when trying to secure a job? Share your experiences, challenges, and insights in the comments below. Together, we can break down these barriers and create more inclusive workplaces. #EmploymentForAll #InclusiveWorkplaces #CommunitySupport #BreakingBarriers #DisabilityEmployment #EqualOpportunities

Do you qualify for Access to Work? Access to Work is designed to assist people with disabilities in overcoming work-related barriers, providing necessary support and adjustments. Take the profile test and answer 10 questions in less than 1 minute with the link below to find out if you can apply for free government funding to support you in the workplace: https://lnkd.in/envzda2v #AdminAndMore #VirtualAssistant #AccessToWork #TakeTheTest

We really care about our core values. This is how they influence the way we do business and how they benefit our clients and our candidates. *** People focused *** Social care is obviously a people-driven business. We feel strongly that ‘care’ means ‘caring’ and that a recruitment business matching the right people to the right care-giving roles can’t be about the money, it has to be about the people. Our candidates are supporting clients who have various disabilities and a wide range of issues, which is our priority. That’s what makes First for Support stand out – we put people at the heart of everything that we do. *** Responsive *** We support the needs of our clients whenever they need us, whether it’s 10 o’clock at night or 6 o’clock in the morning. We communicate quickly, clearly and efficiently with our customers and our candidates. We are always ready to deal with any problem that crops up, for example if one of our care workers has an emergency and can’t get to work. We’re quick to be responsive and resolve any issue. Fast. *** Empowering *** We respect and champion every individual’s right to be empowered to live as independently as they can, no matter what their circumstances are. We do this by providing well-trained and well-qualified care workers to specifically suit each and every one of our clients. #socialcare #residentialsupportworker #residentialchildcareworker

I've recorded this video for our IEP-subscribers, but I feel that anyone working with immigrants might benefit from this information as well. We need to focus on building bridges, not walls. The continued conversation that #volunteering is needed for "#Canadianexperience" is not just ineffective—it’s counterproductive. It reinforces barriers instead of empowering #newcomers to showcase their #skills, integrate into the #workforce and contribute their full potential. 📍And here’s a friendly reminder: asking for "Canadian experience" might be illegal depending on the job. As service providers, let’s lead by example. Let’s educate employers, challenge outdated practices, and advocate for equitable hiring standards that truly value #diversity. What are your thoughts? Let’s keep this conversation going. #risktobeculturallycurious #neverstoplearning 🌱🌱🌱 📩 If you are an immigrant, subscribe to our newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gVj2-b9E

There are lots of different benefits to having a job, which is why 65% of people with a learning disability said they would like to be in paid employment. Shockingly, over 94% of people with a learning disability are unemployed, due to facing additional barriers to work. As an employer you can help close this gap by offering work experience and inclusive employment to people with a learning difference. Our Work Transitions team are able to help businesses every step of the way, get in touch at welcome@stepandstone.co to find out more. #stepandstone #learningdifferences #withusnotforus #inclusiveemployment #careercoaching #bristolcharity #localbusiness #bristollocalbusiness #bristolbakery #equalopportunity #socialenterprise

I'm so happy that I am now supporting not one, but two amazing clients through the Access to Work programme alongside my other clients. This UK government initiative helps individuals with disabilities overcome work-related obstacles. If you have a disability or health condition that impacts your work, I encourage you to learn more about Access to Work – it could be a game-changer! Through this program, I'm helping my clients thrive by tackling tasks like: ✔️Business organisation and process streamlining ✔️Inbox management to keep communication flowing smoothly ✔️Marketing admin to get the word out ✔️Social media scheduling and engagement ✔️Website updates to keep things fresh Whether you have a visible or non-visible disability, there's support available. Access to Work is part of that support for so many. Don't hesitate to explore how Access to Work could benefit you and your career! Pic: Me and Roscoe - my own support worker! 🐾 #AccessToWork #DisabilitySupport #VirtualAssistant #Inclusion #VirtualAssistant #MarketingVA