Employment 1st
Description of Service
A supported employment service which provides one-to-one support and advice to people over their vocational plans to encourage and support them into either paid work, voluntary jobs, training or education. The service, for people with a mental health care co-ordinator in the East Hampshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) area, provides support tailored to the individual. Employment 1st, which has a team of support workers, can also support people in employment at time of referral
What we can provide
- Helping people gain welfare benefits advice
- Supporting over CVs and application forms
- Setting up work placements/job trials
- Liaising with existing/potential employers
- Talking to potential training providers/education establishments
Operating Times
9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
The service can support outside these times, depending on clients’ needs.
Eligibility
Aged 18-65 and with a care co-ordinator in one of the four community mental health teams within the East Hampshire PCT area. The teams are: Havant, Hayling Island, Waterlooville and Petersfield.
Referral Procedure
All referrals must come through a care co-ordinator.
Cost
Nil.
Contact Details
Karen Brown
Employment 1st
East Hampshire Supported Service
The Parkway Centre
51 Leigh Road
Havant
PO9 2BF
Telephone: 023 9248 1777
Fax: 0845 0343312
Email : kbrown@solentmind.org.uk
Email : coxley@solentmind.org.uk
Email : cleslie@solentmind.org.uk
Email : ajansen@solentmind.org.uk
Email : sginns@solentmind.org.uk