Table 4.

Additional components to finding alternative or new work (from [11]).

Graded progression of work-related activities Careers guidance and vocational counselling to identify a suitable job Links with any local Employers’ Partnership or Employers’ Forum “Work taster” to sample alternative avenues of occupation Assisted job selection, search, application, interviews, etc. Voluntary work trials * Permitted work options Supported work placements * * Such trials or work placements require:

Job matching with the skills of the person Needs of the person are communicated clearly to the employer Health & Safety training and insurance cover provided by the employer Provision of on-site job coaching when needed Person is guided and supported in adapting strategies to the workplace Trial/placement monitored closely through contact with the person and the employer Trial/placement does not impact negatively on either the person or their relatives