The NHS Talking Therapies Employment Service provides support across the Black Country to individuals who are looking for a job, or need help staying in their current employment.The NHS Talking Therapies Employment Service provides support across the Black Country to individuals who are looking for a job, or need help staying in their current employment.
The service supports individuals who are currently receiving support from an NHS Talking Therapies team. Clients can access the Employment Service if they are currently on Talking Therapies waiting list or currently in treatment with NHS Black Country Health Care Talking Therapies. Speak to your therapist or about making a referral to see an Employment Advisor, or self-refer and get support across the Black Country:
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Dudley
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Sandwell
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Walsall
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Wolverhampton
Our Employment Advisors offer one-to-one tailored support to help you navigate your employment journey. We can assist with:
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Job hunting and career planning
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Staying in work and managing workplace challenges
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Returning to work after a period of absence
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We also provide practical support with:
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Writing and updating CVs
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Completing job applications
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Preparing for interviews
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Creating Wellness Action Plans
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Discussing workplace adjustments
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Developing Return to Work Plans
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Building confidence and resilience in the workplace
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Understanding your employment rights
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Identifying work-related triggers and solutions
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Sharing your health info with your employer
For more information please speak to Senior Employment Advisor, or visit our 'How to contact us' and drop the team an email or telephone call.
For more information please contact the team on:
Dudley
Email:bchft.dudleyemploymentadvisorstalkingtherapies@nhs.net
Telephone: 07584 509177
Sandwell
Email:bchft.sandwellemploymentadvisorstalkingtherapy@nhs.net
Telephone: 07570 722126
Walsall
Email:bchft.walsalleploymentadvisorstalkingtherapies@nhs.net
Telephone: 07435994187
Wolverhampton
Email:bchft.wolvesemploymentadvisorstalkingtherapies@nhs.net
Telephone: 07552 864781
If you are looking to self-refer into the Talking Therapies Employment Service, please ensure you are eligble.
The service is available for anyone who is:
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16+ years old
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Has the right to work within the UK
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Anyone receiving support from NHS Talking Therapy Team, across the Black Country
See a referral form on this webpage.
“The service is excellent and helped me when I was most in need of support. After being put on a NHS waiting list for counselling the Talking Therapies employment services responded quickly and offered good support which helped me find employment.”
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“Wow you have blown me away with your amazing work thank you so much for my amazing cv never did I imagine it would look like that I love it. honestly, I can't thank you enough keep smashing your job your doing amazing”
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Referral Form
The service supports individuals who are currently receiving support from NHS Talking Therapies team. Clients can access the Employment Service if they are currently on Talking Therapies waiting list or currently in treatment with Talking Therapies.