Progress2work
Progress2work is funded by the Department for Employment and Learning with four contracts awarded - one to cover each Health Board area in Northern Ireland. Strabane & District Community Work Programme was successful in obtaining the contract for the Western Health Board area.
The Customers
- Must be unemployed & receiving a working age benefit
& - Have a history of drug or alcohol misuse Or
- Be an ex prisoner/ex offender Or
- Currently be or have been homeless
The Service
Each Progress2Work customer will have his/her own Support Worker who will work with them on a one to one basis. The Support Worker will help the individual to identify all the barriers which are preventing them from progressing to work or training and will plan how best to address these barriers. The Support Worker will remain in close contact with all customers to support and guide them as they progress towards training or employment. The Support Worker will continue to support the customer even after they have progressed to training or obtained employment provided the customers wants their support.
Other Programmes
Steps to Work
Steps to Work (StW) is a new and fresh approach to helping you find work. It offers a flexible menu of work related activities that can be tailored to suit your employment needs.
Work Preparation Programme
A 12 week programme designed to help people return to work. The Work Preparation Programme is one element of Pathways to Work operated by DEL.
NDDP Job Brokering Service
Advice and support for anyone on a health related benefit looking for work or training.
Jobs 1st
Professional advice and support in a friendly and confidential setting for anyone looking for work or training.