New Deal for Disabled People
As part of our series of articles highlighting Government Funded Support to help the United Kingdom’s unemployed back in to full time sustainable work, this article is designed for disabled people who are looking to return to work, the New Deal for Disabled People programme is designed just for you to help you back in to employment.
What is New Deal?
New Deal aims to help you get a job if you are out of work. It will give you the chance to train, learn and do work experience so that you:
• get more confident
• get new skills
• can be worth more to people looking for staff, and
• can find and stay in work.
What is New Deal for disabled people?
New Deal for disabled people gives you the help and support you need to get back to work. You can get all sorts of help, from working out what job you want to do and how to make sure you get the most money you can.
Can I take part in New Deal for disabled people?
To take part in New Deal for disabled people you must be getting a benefit to do with your health and you must want to find a job.
Please ask an adviser if you want to know if your benefit qualifies.
How do I join New Deal for disabled people?
You need to choose a job broker that suits your needs. In most areas there are a few to choose from. You can talk to each one about what help they can offer you before you choose.
If you need details of job brokers in your area, ask an adviser or visit www.jobbrokersearch.gov.uk
What is a job broker?
Job brokers are a mix of private, voluntary
and public organisations that work with
Jobcentre Plus across Great Britain.
You can choose a job broker which suits you.
How will my job broker help me find a job?
The job broker will talk to you about:
• the work you have done before
• which skills you have already
• what qualifications you have, and
• what you are like as a person
They will then look at how all that fits into the kind of job you would like to do. The job brokers have links with employers in your area, so they can match your skills to what employers need. They will also help you with things such as training, learning new skills and job interviews.
What will happen when I get a job?
Job brokers will be able to:
• give you support after you start work
• give you advice on how working will affect your benefits
• tell you about benefits you can get while you are working, and
• keep in touch with you to make sure you are happy in your job and that any problems are sorted out.
Making work pay
One of the aims of New Deal is to make sure you are better off in work than on benefit. Your personal adviser will help you work out what pay you need from a job so you don’t lose out.
How will work affect my benefit?
If you find work through New Deal, there are some benefits you may still get. Your personal adviser will be able to tell you what benefits you can get.
Further Information
Visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office to ask about joining the New Deal for Disabled People programme, speaking from personal experience as a former New Deal Personal Advisor if you are really wanting to get yourself in to work or training then the New Deal programme is just what you need.
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