A BRAND NEW SERVICE

Workmatch exists to prepare people for life in the ordinary work environment. Much of this work is now funded through Job Centre Plus (Marches Region) under a new contract from January 2005.

 On average about 70 trainees are being helped at any one time.

 REFERRAL

 Once the referral is agreed by all parties the trainees must show through time that they have the understanding of what they are seeking, and that they have the will, the confidence and the potential to succeed. They must keep the goal firmly in sight - not only to get a job but to keep it.  In particular these matters will be required before they can successfully move on:

Questions and possible referrals should in the first instance be made to Dawn Ingram or Geoff on 01432 265545 or email us at: info@workmatch.org.uk 

STEP 1      The person has a choice of working within a social enterprise which best suits them.  These are small businesses that help people by experience to understand the world of work and gain confidence within the workplace.  The social enterprises are:

SPOKES – recycling of bikes (Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Kidderminster);

 NCODA – furniture restoration (Leominster)

REGARD – horticulture (Lugwardine)

CAN-DO – mailing, mail fulfilment, packaging (Hereford)

or they may find a place at  WORKMATCH –office skills and cleaning (Hereford)

STEP 2      While working in this environment, Workmatch will  assess the needs of the client and with agreement, produce a work plan that is clear and achievable in securing sustainable employment.  This may just mean gaining confidence and practice or it could involve short accredited training in:

 Workmatch Ltd, The Warehouse, 16-20 Coningsby Street, Hereford, HR1 2DY.   www.workmatch.org.uk