Employment
Turning Point Employment
At Turning Point we understand the importance of employment in helping a person with drug, alcohol or mental health issues, or a learning disability to get the most out of life and engage with the community. We also know that work fulfils deep psychological needs: it is central to identity and social roles and status, which in turn drive better mental and physical health. So, for people with complex needs, with mental health issues and substance misuse issues, those with offending behaviour and the homeless, it’s even more important that they receive support that works for them from an organisation that understands their needs.
At Turning Point we have developed specialist employment services that deliver real results for individuals and society. Through tailoring our support we help clients to find meaningful employment and encourage our clients to become independent, forward-looking people who can get on with leading as full a life as possible.
We provide employment programmes and personalised work-focused support for people with a wide spectrum of needs from mild to complex. These programmes draw particularly upon our specialist experience, providing holistic services that address underlying social, economic and health-issues.
To talk to someone about the services we offer please call us at our Contact Centre on 0845 600 6304 or email us at refer@turning-point.co.uk. Please note this email address is for service referrals only, if you are looking for a job at Turning Point please refer to our dedicated career's area - work for us.
Turning Point’s innovative response to the Work Programme
The Work Programme is a new government initiative that aims to support individuals in finding long-term employment. It recognises that one size does not fit all. At Turning Point our support takes account of the unique issues and challenges faced by each individual, flexing to provide effective, person-centred, ongoing support no matter how complex an individuals changing needs may be.
Turning Point Employment is a bespoke, innovative, scalable employment solution, based on a wide evidence base, specifically tailored to delivering the outcomes set by The Work Programme.
It is a flexible programme, meeting a broad spectrum of needs, and delivers:
- An individualised package of employment support
- A joint working approach including employment, health and social care
- An in-work support package to encourage sustained employment
We have specialist experience in supporting individuals with:
- Alcohol and/or drug issues
- Mental health and emotional well being needs such as anxiety, depression, low self esteem and confidence
- A history of offending or homelessness
Turning Point Employment provides support via telephone, face to face and in groups depending on the individual’s needs. We deliver specialist support and interventions to over come barriers to gaining and sustaining employment. This includes:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Personal and motivational coaching
- Brief drug and alcohol interventions
- Psychosocial interventions, including advice and guidance
- Job preparation and employability skills and training
- In-work support and career counselling
Our work works!
We recognise that clients have a great deal to contribute to our business, offering first-hand experience of the services we offer. So much so, that some people who have used our services have gone on to work with us both as volunteers and as paid employees. The contribution they have made to our continued success is immeasurable.
To find out more call our Contact Centre on 0845 600 6304 or email us at refer@turning-point.co.uk