Return To Work

On Incapacity Benefit or Employment and Support Allowance and looking for work?
Not sure who can help
Return to Work can help you

We can help you find work that suits you and offer you a chance to prove yourself.

We will help you prepare for the world of work by:

CV preparation
Advice and guidance
Confidence building
Support with letter writing
Application form completion
Interview practice
Access to training courses
Free postage and assisted Internet use
Job matching service and employment with ongoing support with trained advisors.

Why not contact us for more details
Please phone 01539 726624

Case Studies

Name: Clare Farley
Location: Newton Reigny, Penrith

Previous work and experience: Clare worked with young people and in the public sector for over 17 years until ill health forced her to retire at the end of 2008. Pottery and ceramics have been a hobby for over 20 years, providing an ideal contrast to a busy and stressful job.

Name: Jacky York
Location: Kirkby Thore, Eden

Previous work and experience: Jacky worked in marketing for 25 years with senior roles in both consumer and industrial businesses, from confectionary to chemicals. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and is currently Chair of the CIM’s Cumbrian group.

Name: Neil Filer
Location: Kendal, South Lakes

Previous work and experience : Neil had worked in the care sector before qualifying as a chef and working for Westmorland Limited in Cumbria .

Name: Judith Sykes
Location: Kendal, South Lakes

Previous work and experience : Judith was a Human Resources Officer in a large chartered accountancy practice. She was responsible for a range of activities including graduate recruitment and associated organisation of events.

Name: Angela Woodward
Location: Kirkby Stephen, Eden

Previous work and experience: Angela had worked in a school kitchen as a midday assistant in the past but had been out of work and claiming benefits in recent years.