About Connect to Work
If you live in Stoke-on-Trent and face challenges finding or staying in work due to health conditions or other barriers, Connect to Work can help. This programme is delivered by Stoke-on-Trent City Council and funded by the government.
Connect to Work is designed to support people in gaining long-term, sustainable employment, developing new skills, and improving overall health and wellbeing.
This free service offers:
- Up to 12 months of intensive support for people who are currently out of work.
- Up to 4 months of support for people who are in work but at risk of losing their job.
Who can apply?
You may be eligible if any of the following apply:
- You have a health condition or disability.
- You are a carer or have previously been a carer.
- You grew up in care or have recently left care.
- You are homeless.
- You have experienced domestic abuse.
- You are a young person at risk of serious violence.
- You are serving a community sentence or have been in prison.
- You served in the Armed Forces or are the partner of someone who did.
- You have or have had problems with drugs or alcohol.
- You are a refugee or part of the Afghan resettlement scheme.
- You are in the UK under the Ukrainian scheme.
- You are a victim of modern slavery.
What support is available?
- Early access to job opportunities tailored to your preferences.
- Job and skills matching.
- On-the-job training.
- Help to stay in work, including job coaching, workplace mentoring, and regular reviews.
How to get started
Register your interest by completing this online form:
If you need help completing the form, email us at: stokeconnecttowork@stoke.gov.uk.