Norfolk Employment Service (NES)

Norfolk Employment Service (NES) works with:

People aged 18 and over with a disability, mental health needs, an Autism spectrum disorder or a long-term health condition

Who have:

Been assessed under the Care Act

Receive a care and support package from adult social services

Are looking for paid work, voluntary work, an apprenticeship, work experience or further training

Do not attend or use day opportunities

How the service can help

The service works with the client and offers a wide range of support:

Careers information and advice

Help creating personalised CVs

Help with job searches

Help with completing job applications

Help preparing for job interviews and accompanying clients to interviews

Support with Access to Work applications

Support with Permitted Work forms

Support with ‘better off’ calculations if moving from benefits to paid employment

Provide clients with a disability passport to share with an employer

Provide in work support for clients when they gain employment (paid or voluntary) for up to six months

Provide a further six months job coaching support to ensure that the client and employer can sustain the employment, voluntary position or training

How to refer to the service

Referrals need to be made by adult social care teams. Visit this website to find out how to contact us by clicking on the link below