Employee Support
As an employee, it is crucial to have a working environment that enables you to thrive. The Access to Work (ATW) scheme is designed to assist with this goal.
ATW is a government programme that provides support tailored to your specific needs, which may include a grant to help cover the costs of practical assistance in the workplace.
In addition to practical support, Access to Work can provide funding for assistive equipment and the necessary training to use it effectively.
This could include specialised software, ergonomic furniture, or other tools designed to make your work environment more accessible and tailored to your needs. As well as funding new equipment, it can also fund adaptations to existing equipment, such as installing screen reading software on a laptop. With the right equipment and training, you can perform your role more efficiently and comfortably, breaking down barriers and achieving your full potential in the workplace.
If you have a diagnosed disability, long-term health condition, or mental health condition, you are eligible for Access to Work support.
How it Works
What can a support worker assist with?
- Communication support
- British Sign Language/English interpreter
- Lipspeakers
- Notetakers
- Readers
- A support worker
- Job coach
- Deaf Awareness training for your colleagues
- Disability awareness training for your colleagues
Access to Work provides personalised support to people who are:
- In paid employment
- About to start or return to a job.
- Self-employed
- Apprentices
- Trainees
- Supported interns
- Doing self-directed work experience
- On jobcentre plus promoted work trials
- Going to a job interview
Book a consultation!
If you feel you might benefit from a support worker and want to learn more, please complete our contact form and a member of the team will be in touch.
We offer a free, non-obligation consultation with one of our Access To Work experts who are able to talk you through the process and offer advice.