Support for access to work
Access to work
What is Access to Work?
Access to work is a government scheme that offers assistance to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, aiding them in securing and sustaining employment. Its objective is to minimise barriers and provide essential accommodations within the workplace.
- Job Aide/ Support Worker (Also known as a VA).
- ADHD coach
- Transport
- Software and system training
- Subscriptions
- Equipment
You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Potentially! You need to apply through the access to work scheme, once you have done this they’ll provide you with your “recommended support” which could be potentially including an allocation in of hours to finance your job assistant who can help you with various tasks related to your business.
You may be asked to provide a quote from your prospective support worker to verify that their hourly rate aligns with the allocated amount specified in your award. If necessary, we’ll provide a personalised quote outlining our arrangement for you to pass on to them.
Upon confirmation of your funding and approval from Access to Work, we can commence our journey working together.
Access to Work funding can only be reimbursed once the work has been successfully completed. As part of our agreement, we will outline the payment terms based on your individual circumstances.
At the end of each working week, we submit our Access to Work claims. To make life easy for everyone we ask that payments are directed straight to us as your support worker.
This reduces possible delays in payment, maintains efficient management of claim forms, payment tracking, and prevents complications that can come with involving a third party in the payment process, remember we’re trying to free up your workload.
Absolutely! Completing paperwork and considering the information and support you need can feel overwhelming, adding another task to your to-do list.
However, tackling this step could truly make a significant positive difference in your life. If you’d like some guidance or assistance with this initial process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to provide tips and support to help lighten your load and navigate this journey smoothly.
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