Access to work
T: 08001217479
Textphone: 0345 608 8753
About Us
Provides advice and support to people with a disability, mental health
condition, or a physical health condition to help start or stay in work
Self referral. Online application. Must have a disability or health condition (physical or mental) that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or get to and from work, be over 16. Certain benefits may affect whether you can get an Access to Work grant.
How to access
Telephone lines open: Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Referral Pathway:
Self referral. Online application. Must have a disability or health condition (physical or mental) that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or get to and from work, be over 16. Certain benefits may affect whether you can get an Access to Work grant.
Volunteering: No
How to access
Sinfin Library District Centre, Arleston Lane
DERBY
Derbyshire
DE24 3DS
Monday-Friday 10am – 4pm
Volunteering: Yes
Referral Pathway: Self refer, drop in. Contact by phone or online email
Derby Adult Learning Service
W: www.adult-learning-derby.org.uk
T: 01332 717900
About Us
The Adult Learning Service aims to provide high quality education for adult learners. It strives to meet the needs of the local community and individuals to encourage lifelong learning through partnership with other education and learning providers. The Adult Learning Service has a diverse range of courses to suit your needs with courses that run free of charge as well as those that require a fee.
How to access
Allen Park Centre, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE (courses are ran at various site throughout Derby)
Monday – Friday, 9am- 4pm
Volunteering: Yes
Referral Pathway:
Some courses allow for you to enrol online via the website whereas others will require to call and make an appointment for an assessment.
Derby Job Centre Plus
W: www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/derby-jobcentre
T: 08001690190
About Us
Your local job centre can administer claims Jobseeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.
How to access
Contact to find local job centre
Volunteering: No
Referral Pathway: Contact by phone
Digital Champions
W: https://www.communityactionderby.org.uk
T: 01332 346266
E: volunteer@communityactionderby.org.uk
About Us
We can show you how to approach :
- Jobs searches and benefits advice.
- Online shopping and public services.
- Health providers and education.
- Fun stuff such as music and games!
How to access
Community Action Derby,
4 Charnwood Street,
Derby, DE1 2GT
Monday – Thursday, 10am – 4pm
Volunteering: Yes
D2N1 Your Time @ KTL
W: https://textilestraining.co.uk/?page_id=1951
T: 01332477677
About Us
KTL are proud to be delivering the D2N1 Your Time support for young people aged 16-24, based in Derby, who are not engaged in training, education or employment.
Come and join us for our practical courses in Fashion & Textiles and Graphic Design. Our tutors will offer you support in developing the next steps in your career to help you achieve your goals.
How to access
Self referral (aged 16-24)
Not in Employment, Education or Training, or at risk of becoming so
Must be willing to attend and participate
Unit 3, Derwent Business Centre,
Clarke Street, Derby,
DE1 2BU
Brand Recovery
T: 01332 200127
About Us
Brand Recovery is a specialist social enterprise in Derby, who focus on supporting individuals who have experienced drug, alcohol, mental health and offending problems by offering training and education opportunities. All the support is free of charge and is tailored to enhancing your employments prospects, learning new skills and overcoming boredom. We aim to be a flexible around your commitments to ensure you get the most out of your time with Brand Recovery.
How to access
Unit 3, Derwent Business Centre, Clarke Street, Derby, DE1 2BU
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Volunteering: Yes
Referral Pathway:
Self referral. Must be 19+, in receipt of benefits or on a low income
Job Club
W: https://www.inderby.org.uk/libraries/our-libraries/
About Us
Designed to support individuals looking for a job, Job Club provides drop in sessions with volunteers and experts ready to help. Individuals can be helped to write Cv’s or cover letters. Interview preparation, searching for jobs online and much more.
How to access
Libraries in Alvaston and Riverside
Opening times vary. Check the website for local library’s contact details and further information
Volunteering: Yes
Learn My Way – Computer Training
W: https://www.communityactionderby.org.uk
T: 01332 346266
E: enquiries@communityactionderby.org.uk
About Us
Come along to the IT support sessions in the common room. It’s a great opportunity to develop your IT skills.
How to access
Community Action Derby
WhiteCross House,
West End, DE1 3PI
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11.00am – 12.30pm.
Volunteering: Yes
Opportunity and Change
W: www.opportunityandchange.org.uk
T: 01332 579550 (ask for Opportunity and Change service)
E: shirley.redmond@ymcaderbyshire.org.uk
About Us
This service is for you if:
You are not in paid employment
You are over 18
You have two out of 5 complex needs: vulnerably housed, substance misuse, abuse, offending, mental health.
If you are on this programme you would will be assigned a personal navigator sessions include:
Housing matters, positive wellbeing, employability, skills for life, healthy living.
How to access
See contact details
Towards Work
T: 01332 287850 extension 228
This service is also available through Derby College
T: 03001237890 extension 4873 or 4768
E: nicola.bloor@derby-college.ac.uk
About Us
This service is for you if:
You are 16+ and have a risk of NEET letter from school (not in education, employment or training) and would benefit from personalised support into employment, education and training.You have a barrier into work.We also offer Disability Specialist Support.
If you are on this programme you would have a work coach to help you to identify goals and aspirations and to develop a personalised package of support to achieve these.
Additional job broker when you are ready to apply for jobs.
How to access
See contact details
Worker’s Education Association (WEA)
T: 01332 291805
About us:
We are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education.
We provide all sorts of courses based on skills and interests and run during term times.
If you are interested in feeling better equipped with the skills to take on tomorrow or to learn and debate ideas for the joy of it, we may be able to help.
We also run recovery education courses for people who access Derby City Life Links. Give Life Links a call if you are interested in those on 0800 032 2202
How to access
See contact details
Mission
“To make mental health recovery a reality”
Vision
“To help create a society that values everyone with mental health problems.”
Contact Us
Stuart House Green Lane
St Peters Quarter
Derby
DE1 1RS
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Freephone
0800 0322202
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