Employment Services

The team offers five programmes of tailored support provided by our qualified advisors.

Next Step

An information, advice and guidance service as part of our 'Next Step' contract. This is a UNIVERSAL and FREE signposting service that can help you gain a qualification, find out where to obtain training grants, discover more about volunteering, help you to access job opportunities and so much more.
Download the Nextstep Leaflet here (136k PDF)

Work Programme

A new 'end to end' service is to be delivered in partnership with Avanta. Details of the programme will be publicised shortly.

Routeways

In partnership with Warrington Borough Council the programme offers an individual programme including an initial assessment, pre-employment training, job brokerage and pre and post employment support. 'Routeways' is available to Warrington residents who are 18 or over and are seeking employment and training opportunities. The service is available at 6 local outreach venues. Pre and post employment support from our Job Coach is a key feature of the programme that encourages access to jobs with training.
Click here to download a Factsheet about Job Coaches.( 300kb PDF)

Access to Work - practical help at work

Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs which may arise because of your needs. Access to Work might pay towards the equipment you need at work, adapting premises to meet your needs, or a support worker. It can also pay towards the cost of getting to work if you cannot use public transport, or if you need a communicator at job interviews, Access to Work may be available, too.
Visit this website for more information regarding Access to Work.
You can also visit the Access to Work Contact Centre

Lavender Hill

A programme specifically designed to support people who are 50 or over leading to training and employment opportunities.

So if you want to make a positive change in your life but aren't sure where to begin or who to speak to - contact WDP's employment team today.

Ring 01925 240064 and ask for Employment Team OR EMAIL; employmentteam@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Alternatively just call in and make an appointment. We are located at Beaufort Street, Warrington WA5 1BA