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Ways into Work provides a range of Supported Employment services.  We support people who have a disadvantage in finding employment and our mission is ‘To Change Lives One Job at a Time’.  You can read about what we do here: https://www.waysintowork.com/

From April 2025 to March 2028 West Berkshire Council are funding us to provide employment support to anyone age 16 and above who has a disability or long term health condition.  The project provides the opportunity to work alongside a local Job Coach who will get to know what you like to do and match your skills, experience and aspirations to job roles in the local area.  We work with lots of employers and are always making new relationships, which helps in our aim to get our clients into work as soon as possible.

We also offer Supported Internships though our Route to Recruit Supported Internship Programme, which are aimed at young people aged 16 to 24 with an EHCP, who learn better by 'doing'.  Instead of being in school or college young people are placed in the work place with the support of a Job Coach - and have one day in education learning employment related work and life skills.  Read about Supported Internships on our website here: https://www.waysintowork.com/supported-internships

If you live in West Berks, and meet the eligibiliity mentioned above you can refer yourself straight into the programme. Complete the Referral Form on our website and we will be in touch: https://www.waysintowork.com/eligibility-information

For any questions or difficulties please email: info@waysintowork.com or call our main line: 0300 561 0010

Costs

FREE

FREE if eligible under the funding provides

Is referral required?

Yes

Referral and Availability Notes

A referral will be required through our website, however individuals requiring signposting or general information around Supported Employment and Jobs are welcome to contact the Ways into Work team.

Related Links

https://www.waysintowork.com/contact
Route to Recruit Supported Internship programme | West Berkshire Directory

Local Offer

  • General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues

    Ways into Work run a zero rejection policy and therefore if the individual meets the local West Berkshire eligibility criteria and want to work, we will provide a service.

  • General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc

    Individuals needs to be 16 and over and have a disability or long term health condition

  • General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process

    Use the Referral form on our website: https://www.waysintowork.com/eligibility-information

  • General 5 Who provides / funds your service

    West Berkshire Local Authority

  • General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service

    No

  • General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure

    Ways into Work has a Feedback and Complaints Policy that can be provided on request. 

  • General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service

    Ways into Work has a qualified workforce, with over 20 years experience of delivering high quality Supported Employment services. Ways into Work have clear Safeguarding, Health and Safety and Risk Assessment policies and processes.

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Contact details

  • Name: Ways Into Work
  • Address: 268, Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX

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