Through the Workstep programme Azure provides FREE ongoing advice, support and financial assistance to employers recruiting employees with a disability, mental health issue or long term health condition.
What are the benefits of recruiting an employee with Workstep support?
You will receive:
financial assistance to recruit and retain an employee
practical support and advice
assessment of an employee's progress and development
identification of an employee's training requirements
signposting and financial assistance to access relevant training
assistance to create a more diverse workforce
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What support and advice will I get from Azure?
You will receive:
a dedicated Adviser as your point of contact
advice on any adjustments required to the workplace
help to apply for grants towards the cost of adjustments
Why would I want to access Workstep?
20% of the working age population have a disability. By considering disabled
people when recruiting you are increasing your potential employee base by a fifth
and tapping into a larger pool of talent, skills and expertise. This in turn can
assist you to effectively fill employment vacancies with the right person for the job.
What type of work can an employee accessing Workstep do?
There are no restrictions on the type of work that you can offer.
Vacancies must simply meet the following criteria:
be permanent or expected to last for a minimum of 6 months
at least 16 hours per week
comply with current employment legislation
Retention:
Through the Workstep programme Azure provides free ongoing advice, support and financial assistance to employers who want to retain an existing employee, who due to a disability is finding part of their job difficult.
What are the benefits of retaining an employee with Workstep support?
How do I access Workstep?
You will receive:
financial assistance to retain an employee
practical support and advice
assessment of an employee's progress and development
identification of an employee's training requirements
signposting and financial assistance to access relevant training
assistance to create a more diverse workforce
What support and advice will I get from Azure?
You will receive:
a dedicated Adviser as your point of contact
advice on any adjustments required to the workplace
help to apply for grants towards the cost of adjustments
Why would I want to access Workstep?
Employees are the basis of any organisation and keeping skilled and experienced staff is important. The support and advice available through Workstep can assist you to retain existing employees.
What type of work can an employee accessing Workstep do?
There are no restrictions. Workstep support can be offered to an employee doing any type of work. Vacancies must simply meet the following criteria:
be permanent or expected to last for a minimum of 6 months
at least 16 hours per week
comply with current employment legislation
How do I find out more about Workstep?
To find out how Workstep can work for you as an employer contact our Workstep team on 01670 717106 or email workstep@azure-charitable.co.uk
