The Poppy Factory - supporting veterans into employment
Last updated: 09/03/2023
The Poppy Factory supports veterans with health conditions on their journey into employment, helping them overcome any barriers.
Support into employment
- Advice on job opportunities to match each veteran’s skills and goals.
- Support with CVs, job application forms and preparing for interviews.
- Support with training and qualifications when they are needed for a role, including securing funding.
- Signposting and referrals to partner organisations, with regular joint working.
In-work support
- Regular contact with veterans after moving into employment, for up to 1 year.
- Help identify any workplace adaptions to ensure veterans can stay at work.
- Working with veterans and their employers to overcome barriers and find solutions, with a focus on coaching, mentoring and guidance.
- Contact health professionals and partner organisations to ensure veterans have consistent support.
Referrals from partners can be made online using the following link Register for Our Injured Veterans Employability Service - Poppy Factory
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 020 8939 1837
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support@poppyfactory.org
- Website
- The Poppy Factory website
Where to go
- Address
-
20, Petersham Road
Richmond
- Postcode
- TW10 6UR
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Partners can use the online referral form or contact Farrah Webb on 07341731812 for an initial conversation.
- Related links
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Partner registration of referral online form
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