Back to Work

Back to Work support through Cornwall Works with Families (CWwF)

Cornwall Works with Families is a county wide contract held by Paragon Concord Ltd. and is being delivered through Volunteer Cornwall. Rezolve, PCDT, Lizard Pathways and RIO.

Volunteer Cornwall is now working with participants on this programme in the St.Austell, Clays, Fowey and Lostwithiel area.

The focus of this new back-to-work welfare provision will be to provide a whole family approach, where needed, making focused support available to individuals within the family.

Note: Your ‘family’ is how you describe those around you and does not have to be blood related.

Over 12 months participants will have access to specialist support such as Parenting or Money Management; a chance to try out career options and gain experience; learn about Healthy Living and well being to help prepare you for work and many other activities designed to address your barriers to employment.

If you are able to answer yes to at least one of the descriptions below, and you or a family member is receiving one of the working age benefits, we may be able to support you with activities that will help you progress nearer to employment.

Are you unemployed and … ?  

• Engaged with Cornwall Council School and Families Teams
• A Lone Parent
• A veteran or have an unemployed veteran within your family
• Undergoing a Family breakdown
• A Young Person separated from their family
• Homeless through separation or family issues
• Unemployed and a family member is in prison
• A victim of domestic violence
• Feel that you have many other barriers stopping you working

AND you or a family member is:

Receiving one of these DWP working age benefits:

• Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Incapacity Benefit
• Income Support
• Carer’s Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance.

For information on the CWwF programme with Volunteer Cornwall  and for help completing a referral either contact us on 01872 266987 or email vol2work@volunteercornwall.org.uk

For information on the CWwF programme countywide and to refer yourself to the programme contact the Cornwall Works Hub on 01872 355015 or email info@cornwallworks.org.uk.  Visit www.cornwallworks.org.uk

Volunteer Cornwall Employment Team has over 15 years experience of supporting individuals to get back in to work, and are very proud that many of our customers have successfully found employment while on our programmes.  We also have 30 years of experience in providing volunteers and supporting quality volunteering placements around Cornwall.  With this provision we have an experienced team of Employment & Development Co-ordinators (EDCOs) to support your needs including job search, parenting courses, volunteering  or work placements to name a few.

Tip! – Did you know 65% of people who include volunteering on their CV get the job – source DWP/JCP