Manchester Solutions

Stepping Stones 'Health & Employment'

Purpose of Service

Stepping Stones 'Health & Employment' (Lot 6) is a project to help and support people with mental health problems.

It is funded by Manchester City Council and delivered by not-for-profit organisation Work Solutions. Our specialist advisers offer advice and guidance in an informal setting on a 1:1 basis or in group workshops.

 

Stepping Stones Offers

  • One to one confidential, personal advice.
  • Access to a free 2 day motivational course ‘GOALS' to help build confidence and self esteem.
  • Help with job search, CV compilation.
  • In depth support package including holistic activities to help manage your depression/anxiety.
  • Help to access other agencies where appropriate, debt, housing, drug/alcohol problems, benefit advice.
  • Voluntary work / training opportunities and pre-recruitment courses.

Advisers are located in South, North and Central Manchester:

  • Wythenshawe Forum          Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri  (9am -5pm)
  • Moston Lane Shop              Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri  (9am - 5pm)
  • Manchester Airport JCP       Tuesday  (10am - 4pm)
  • Longsight Work Solutions    Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri  (9am - 5pm)

Eligibility

In order to access Stepping Stones you must meet the criteria below:
Registered as Unemployed
In receipt of Incapacity Benefit 2years plus or other health related benefits
Aged 25 years plus
A Manchester resident

Access to the Service

If you want to access the service please call 0161 205 4426 or email Elesha.English@Work-Solutions.org.uk to arrange an appointment.

Tel: 0161 205 4426
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