Connect to Work Newcastle
Providing personalised support for people and creating lasting impact for local communities
What is Connect to Work Newcastle?
Looking for work but need extra support to take the next step?
Connect to Work Newcastle is a free, voluntary employment programme that helps people move into work and succeed once they’re there. You’ll receive personalised support from a dedicated Employment Specialist who will get to know you, understand your goals, and help you find the right job for your circumstances.
The programme is designed for people who may face additional barriers to work, including health conditions, disabilities, caring responsibilities, housing issues, or other personal challenges.
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What support will I receive?
Finding work can feel challenging when you're facing barriers or have been out of work for a while. Connect to Work Newcastle is designed to help you build confidence, recognise your strengths, and move towards a job that's right for you.
Unlock your potential
Discover your strengths, build confidence and identify the opportunities that are right for you.
Find a job that fits
Explore roles that match your interests, skills, ambitions and personal circumstances.
Feel ready to apply
Get practical support with CVs, applications and interviews so you can put your best foot forward.
Open doors to opportunity
Connect with local employers and access job opportunities you may not find on your own.
Overcome barriers
Receive tailored support to help you manage health conditions, caring responsibilities or other challenges affecting work.
Thrive to work
Continue receiving support after you start your new role, helping you settle in, grow your confidence and succeed long term.
What happens when I join?
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to pay for the support?
No. Connect to Work Newcastle is completely free to join.
Who can join the programme?
Connect to Work is for adults aged 18+ who live in the Newcastle area, have the right to work in the UK, and are unemployed or at risk of losing their job. It is particularly designed for people with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to employment.
What if I have a health condition or disability?
That’s exactly who the programme is designed to support. Your Employment Specialist will work with you to identify the right opportunities and any support you may need.
Can I still get support after I start work?
Yes. We continue to support you once you move into employment to help you settle into your role and stay in work.
What if I've struggled to find work before?
Many people on the programme have faced challenges getting into work. Connect to Work provides personalised support that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.
Ready to take your next step into work?
Connect to Work Newcastle could help you find a job that suits you, build your confidence, and provide support every step of the way.
Check eligibilty and apply
You may be eligible if you:
- are aged 18 or over.
- live in the Newcastle area.
- have the right to live and work in the UK.
- are unemployed or at risk of losing your job.
- are not currently taking part in another DWP employment programme.
What is Connect to Work Newcastle?
Connect to Work Newcastle is a voluntary employment programme funded through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and delivered locally through a partnership led by Groundwork North East & Cumbria. The programme helps people with health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to employment move into sustainable work and stay there.
Using a personalised, one-to-one approach, Connect to Work brings together employment support, employer engagement and ongoing in-work assistance to help individuals achieve long-term employment outcomes. The programme is designed to complement wider local work, health and skills priorities while supporting economic participation across the region.
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What does Connect to Work aim to achieve?
Connect to Work is designed to address economic inactivity by supporting people who may need more intensive support than traditional employment services can provide. The programme helps individuals overcome barriers, access suitable employment opportunities and sustain employment over the longer term.
Key objectives include:
- supporting people with health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers to move into employment.
- providing tailored support that reflects individual needs, circumstances and aspirations.
- connecting individuals with employers and suitable job opportunities.
- helping participants retain employment through structured in-work support.
- contributing to local growth, improved employment outcomes and stronger communities.
edt’s role in delivering Connect to Work
edt is delivering Connect to Work in Newcastle in partnership with Groundwork North East & Cumbria, drawing on extensive experience of supporting individuals into employment through programmes such as Pathways to Progress and Making a Difference.
Our Employment Specialists work directly with participants using an evidence-informed supported employment approach that focuses on personalised support, rapid job search, employer engagement and ongoing in-work assistance.
What makes edt different is our ability to combine high-quality frontline delivery with wider expertise in careers guidance, employability, skills development and workforce participation. We work closely with employers, referral partners and local stakeholders to create joined-up pathways into sustainable employment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can refer individuals to the programme?
Referrals may come from a range of organisations supporting people towards employment – including local authority services, health services, community organisations and other referral partners.
Who is the programme designed for?
The programme supports adults who are unemployed, economically inactive, or at risk of losing their job – particularly those with health conditions, disabilities or other barriers to work.
How does Connect to Work differ from traditional employment support?
Connect to Work provides more intensive, personalised support, combining one-to-one coaching, employer engagement and ongoing support once a participant enters employment.
Can organisations partner with edt as part of programme delivery?
Yes. We welcome opportunities to work with referral agencies, employers, community organisations and strategic partners who share our commitment to helping more people access and sustain meaningful employment.