Connect to Work
A Path to Work. Support to Stay. Skills to Grow.
Are disabilities, long-term health conditions or other challenges making it hard for you to get or keep work?
Tees Valley Connect to Work offers free, personalised, one-to-one support to help you find, get, and keep a job that works for you. Whether you’re looking for your first job, returning to work after a break, or struggling to stay in work, we’ll support you every step of the way.
Our experienced team will work with you to understand your goals, strengths, and the challenges you face – and build a plan that’s right for your needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all service. Everything we do is tailored to you.
Connect to Work helps disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers to employment, aged 18+ (exceptions for 16-17), and living in Tees Valley to find sustainable work.
Once you’ve completed the form below, our team will complete early checks to make sure this is the right pathway for you.
Our goal is simple: to help you find meaningful job that fits your needs.
After you’ve completed your application and our team have made sure this is the right pathway for you, we’ll arrange a friendly conversation at a time that works for you, we aim to do this within five working days.
We’ll explore your goals, strengths, experience, and any support needs you have, to build a personalised plan that’s unique to you.
We’ll help you search for suitable jobs, prepare for interviews, and apply with confidence. If you need training, travel support, or qualifications, we’ll help you access them.
We’ll help you search for suitable jobs, prepare for interviews, and apply with confidence. If you need training, travel support, or qualifications, we’ll help you access them.
Once you start work, we’ll continue to support you - checking in regularly, helping with any workplace challenges, and guiding you toward progression or long-term stability.
If you’re already working but finding it hard to cope due to a health condition, disability, or other challenges, we can help with:
Build a stronger, more inclusive workforce
Not sure how to support employees with health conditions, disabilities or other barriers?
Whether you’re recruiting new talent or supporting someone existing team members, we’re here to help.
Our employment specialists work with residents aged 18+ to find and keep meaningful employment. We connect employers with the right candidates and provide ongoing in-work support – from coaching and practical problem-solving to helping employees grow and progress for the long term.
Find out how we can support your business: ConnecttoWork@hartlepool.gov.uk
Get in touch with our team today by contacting ConnecttoWork@hartlepool.gov.uk. We’re here to help.
Funded by the UK Government and led by Hartlepool Borough Council on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority.
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