Local Public Service Agreement
Employment Support for people with disabilities/Health
conditions
Are you currently on:
Interested in joining one of the largest and most successful
Local Authorities in the Country?
What is the Local Public Service Agreement and
Routefinders?
The Local Public Service
Agreement (LPSA) is the public declaration by Local Authorities
to stretch their performance in specific service areas. Target 3 of
Cheshire’s current Local Public Service Agreement LPSA concerns the
need to increase the number of people with disabilities who gain paid employment.
Routefinders is the name we have
given to the support services we have made available to develop
this.
What can 'Routefinders' offer people with
disabilities?
The Council is very keen to employ
more disabled people. If you are currently unemployed and on one of
the benefits listed above, then the Routefinders 10 week Work
Placement project may be of interest to you.
What will the project provide for you?
- 10 weeks work experience in a Council service
- You will be given the opportunity to take part in a skills
check and then your career aspirations will be matched to a
suitable Council work experience position.
- During your 10 weeks work, experience you will be supported to
make applications for advertised Council vacancies if you wish
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- Your work experience will be in a supportive and understanding
environment
- You will learn new skills and gain confidence
You will be able to apply for
Council internal vacancies during your 10 weeks Work experience,
however such applications would not have priority over pre-existing
Council employees, particularly those who may be at risk as a
result of re-organisation.
What kind of work experience will be
available?
A lot depends on what skills you may already have. However, even
if you have never worked before, then a suitable match may be
possible for you. Possible areas of work are:
- Accounting
- Administration
- Information Technology
- Customer Services
- Health and Social Care
You will receive training and support.
What kinds of disabilities can this project cater for?
We would be interested to talk to
anyone who is on one of the benefits listed above and could benefit
from work with the Council. We have a wealth of experience in
supporting people with learning disabilities, physical / sensory
disabilities and mental health issues.
How much will I get paid?
This opportunity will allow you stay on your current benefits.,
however should you be offered a paid position a full better off
check will be offered to you.
Is this offer for anyone?
The offer is limited to anyone of working age, on the benefits
listed above who resides in Cheshire.
What happens if I don’t get offered a job at the end of the 10
weeks?
You will be offered continued support from the Project Officers,
with job search both within the council and external vacancies.
What do I do next?
Routefinders
2nd floor Room 6
Wyvern house,
Winsford. CW7 1AH
Telephone number : 01606 271904
If you would like any of this information in an alternative
format or language then please ring the above number (or ask
someone to do that for you if you prefer).