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Connect to Work is a new, voluntary supported employment programme designed to support anyone facing complex barriers to employment to find and stay in work.
The programme is free to join and offers personalised support to help you overcome challenges, meet your aspirations and fulfil your potential.
It is part of the Government's Get Britain Working strategy, which aims to reform employment, health and skills support across England and Wales.
Who can access support through the programme
The programme is designed to support individuals to access work as well as to support those in the workplace, who may otherwise be at risk of a loss of employment, to stay in work.
You will be able to take part in the programme if:
- you are a Torbay resident.
- you are aged 18 and over, or 16 and over if you are not in education, employment or training.
- You have a disability, physical or mental health condition, or are experiencing other complex barriers to employment, such as caring responsibilities.
You do not need to be receiving other support to access the programme.
What support is available
Residents
The programme will provide you with individually tailored, high quality support to help you find, maintain and thrive in well-matched employment.
Participants will be able to access dedicated in-person, one-to-one support, as well as vocational profiling, tailored job matching, and wraparound in-work support to help you succeed in your chosen role.
Employers
There is also support available through the programme for employers, helping them to adopt more inclusive recruitment practices, access advice and toolkits, and to create more flexible and sustainable opportunities for local residents.
Where is the programme available? The programme is available in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, and is being delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with Torbay Council and Plymouth City Council.
- Find out more about the Connect to Work programme in the rest of Devon, on Devon County Council’s website.
Find out more about the Connect to Work programme in Plymouth, on Plymouth City Council’s website.
When will it be available in Torbay
We expect the programme to begin in December 2025. More information will be available soon.
How will I be able to sign up
More information about how to sign up will be available soon.
It is a voluntary programme and when the programme has launched, you will be able to self-refer or use an existing support network to be referred.
Where can I get more information
We will add further information to this page when it is available, so please do keep an eye out.
In the meantime, if you have any specific questions about the programme, contact our Economy Team by emailing EconomyTeam@torbay.gov.uk