With Connect to Work, you can employ, retain, and empower motivated local talent.
Connect your business with people who are ready to thrive, backed by the support they need to succeed.
Connect to Work is a UK Government–funded programme that helps employers strengthen their workforce by recruiting motivated people with disabilities, health conditions, or other complex needs. It connects local talent with local employers, supporting businesses to grow while creating meaningful opportunities for people who are too often overlooked.
The programme also provides targeted support for existing employees who may be struggling to stay in work due to health or personal challenges.
“Every participant you employ is supported by a dedicated Employment Specialist”.
What Employers Receive
Personalised, Wraparound Support
Every participant you employ is supported by a dedicated Employment Specialist who works closely with your business.
This includes:
- Induction and onboarding
- Training and development
- Career planning
- Identifying and implementing reasonable adjustments
- Talent attraction
- Onboarding
- Workplace culture
- Career progression
This ensures your new employee gets the best possible start, and you’re never doing it alone.
Building Inclusive Practices
Connect to Work helps you embed inclusive approaches across your organisation, including:
- Talent attraction
- Onboarding
- Workplace culture
- Career progression
These improvements support long‑term growth and create a more welcoming environment for all employees.
Support for Employee Retention
If existing staff are facing health or personal challenges, Employment Specialists can provide tailored support to help them remain in meaningful work.
Inclusive Recruitment That Works for You
Your Employment Specialist takes time to understand your business needs and matches you with the right person, someone whose skills and goals align with your roles.
This approach helps you:
- Save time
- Reduce recruitment costs
- Build a more diverse and motivated workforce
Stronger Links to Support Networks
Whether you’re just beginning your inclusion journey or already a Disability Confident Employer, Connect to Work links you with services, guidance, and resources to strengthen your workplace culture.
Small changes can make a big difference, and the programme helps you make them confidently.
Why Employers Choose Connect to Work
Businesses partnering with Connect to Work often experience:
Connect to Work gives employers a simple, powerful way to build a more inclusive and productive workforce.
Become a Connect to Work Employer
If you want to strengthen your workforce, improve staff retention, and open your doors to talented people in your community, Connect to Work can help.
Contact Inspira:
📞 0345 658 8647
📧 CTWEnquiries@Inspira.org.uk
