{"id":5602,"date":"2025-12-08T11:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T11:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/?page_id=5602"},"modified":"2026-02-23T16:46:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:46:30","slug":"connect-to-work","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/employment-inward-investment\/connect-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect to Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"subheading\">\n<h2>Helping you get into and stay in employment<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-300x300.png\" alt=\"Support Hands\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Support-Hands.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/>Connect to Work is a new, voluntary supported employment programme designed to help <strong>disabled people<\/strong>, those with <strong>health conditions<\/strong>, and individuals facing <strong>complex barriers to employment<\/strong> find and stay in meaningful work.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Connect to Work?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-300x300.png\" alt=\"Question Mark\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/QM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/>Connect to Work is <strong>free to join<\/strong> and offers personalised support to help you overcome challenges and achieve your career goals.<\/p>\n<h2>Who is it for?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-300x300.png\" alt=\"People Icon\" width=\"83\" height=\"83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/People.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 83px) 100vw, 83px\" \/>The programme is for people who are disabled, have a physical or mental health condition, or are experiencing other barriers to employment, such as caring responsibilities.<\/p>\n<h2>What support is available?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-300x300.png\" alt=\"Headset\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Suport.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/>Participants in Connect to Work will be matched with a dedicated specialist employment practitioner who will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>work closely with them to understand their career goals including job matching<\/li>\n<li>help identify and overcome any barriers to employment and supporting direct conversation with employers<\/li>\n<li>ensure a smooth transition into work and promote inclusive workplace practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where is it available?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-300x300.png\" alt=\"Location Pin\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Pin.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/>In the Devon, Plymouth and Torbay area, the programme is being delivered by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Devon County Council (Lead Authority)<\/li>\n<li>in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When does it start?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-300x300.png\" alt=\"Calendar \" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Calendar.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/>The Connect to Work service in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay is expected to open for participants in Plymouth in <strong>November 2025, <\/strong>followed by Devon and Torbay in <strong>January 2026<\/strong>. For more information about the programme in your local area please see below.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p><a class=\"button primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy-enterprise-skills\/skills\/connect-to-work\/\">Devon County Council<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"button primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouth.gov.uk\/connect-work-supported-employment-programme\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Plymouth City Council<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"button primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.torbay.gov.uk\/connect-to-work\" rel=\"noopener\">Torbay Council<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Want to know more?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-300x300.png\" alt=\"Mail Icon\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Email.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 82px) 100vw, 82px\" \/>For wider programme information please contact the programme team.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"primary button\" href=\"mailto:ctwenquiries@devon.gov.uk\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner-800x88.png\" alt=\"Connect to Work and Local Council Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner-800x88.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner-768x84.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner-640x70.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/12\/Banner.png 1402w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping you get into and stay in employment Connect to Work is a new, voluntary supported employment programme designed to help disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing complex barriers to employment find and stay in meaningful work. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/employment-inward-investment\/connect-to-work\/\" aria-label=\"Continue reading Connect to Work\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2936,"featured_media":0,"parent":12,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5602","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-19 17:24:05","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2936"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5602"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5720,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5602\/revisions\/5720"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/economy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}