Opening hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm, Friday, 9am - 4.30pm
Phone: 01925 401 720
Email: [email protected]
Address: Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 7NG

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When work, education or financial pressures start to feel overwhelming, you don’t have to manage them on your own. Our specialist Employment Advisors are here to offer supportive, practical guidance to help you toward greater stability, confidence and a healthier future, in a way that works for you.

We believe everyone deserves to feel supported, valued and hopeful about their next steps. We're here to work alongside you as you build towards your goals.

Why refer to employment support?

• Helps reduce stress and improve overall wellbeing, supporting a healthier balance between work and daily life.
• Builds confidence and supports greater independence in managing work related challenges.
• Offers timely, personalised and practical guidance tailored to your situation.
• Supports you to explore opportunities, strengthen job prospects and gain clarity about your career direction.
• Enhances therapy outcomes and contributes to your wider, personal recovery journey.

Who we are:

We are a team of friendly and experienced Employment Advisors who have been supporting people across Warrington since 2019. We work closely with Talking Therapies clinicians to bring together both practical and emotional support, helping you make steady and meaningful progress with your goals.

Through our strong links with local employers, training providers, charities, food banks, and welfare and financial services, we can help you access the right support quickly, wherever you are in your journey.

We are a team of specialist Employment Advisors who work alongside therapists to offer a broad range of tailored support.

What we do:

Your experiences are important, and we take the time to understand what matters most to you. Together, we'll look at what's happening in your work, study or day to day life, how it may be affecting your wellbeing, and what changes could help you feel more confident and in control. Every person we support has different needs, and we tailor our approach so that the support you receive is right for you.

Below are some of the ways we can support you:

Support with wellbeing and work

• When work, college or university is affecting your mental health.
• When your mental health is making work or study more difficult to manage.
• Managing stress, expectations and workload.
• Building confidence and assertiveness over time.

Support with employment, training and education

• Finding work, apprenticeships or training opportunities.
• Developing or improving your CV.
• Preparing for interviews in a way that helps you feel ready and confident.
• Exploring new career options.
• Support with returning to work after time away.
• Developing and progressing in your current role.

Support with practical challenges

• Guidance around welfare benefits and finances.
• Connecting you with food banks and other local services.
• Understanding your rights at work.
• Support with difficulties, conflict or challenging relationships in the workplace.

Support for your growth and development

• Building self belief, motivation and clarity about your next steps.
• Exploring volunteering or self employment options

Our Impact

Who can access support?

Anyone aged 16 or over who is currently receiving or waiting for psychological therapies with NHS Warrington Talking Therapies.

How to access support?

Accessing the service is straightforward. You can speak to your therapist about a referral, or contact us directly on 01925 401 720 or [email protected] to request employment support.

What happens next:

Once you have been referred, you will receive an SMS inviting you to book your first appointment at a time that suits you. Your Employment Advisor will then contact you at your chosen time to discuss your situation.

Your first appointment

Your first meeting, is a relaxed conversation focused on understanding your circumstances, aspirations and any changes you would like to work towards. There is no pressure, it is simply an opportunity to explore what support may be most helpful.

Together, you will develop a plan that looks at:

• Your goals and motivations.
• Your strengths.
• Any challenges you are facing.
• The steps that may help you move forward.

For more information on working with your Employment Advisor, please read this leaflet.

Ongoing support

After your first appointment, you will receive a personalised support pack with useful tools, resources and a copy of your action plan. You will continue with one to one sessions with your Employment Advisor, who will work with you in supporting your progress, helping you to stay motivated and recognising the achievements you make along the way.

What people who use our service say: 

"It helped me have confidence, expand my answers, know what to say and learn more about myself and my skills and without this I'd still be avoiding interviews and not getting the jobs I want!"

"I really hope employment support will always be available for people with mental health. Just talking to someone that really get MH issues is amazing you don't get that with any other [similar] service. They helped with my CV, helped with interview techniques [and] helped me apply for work. Very grateful to them."

"Employment support has helped me with being able to manage work and home life and hopefully going forward I can continue to put the techniques shown [...] into action and forward myself in my career. Which before, felt like an impossible thing to do."