Individual Placement Support (Step On)

Details

Phone Number

01782 275195 or 07515 191219

Service Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Out of Hours Contact Number

N/A

About the service

The Step On team delivers an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service to individuals accessing North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT).

Step On supports people who are experiencing mental health difficulties, but who are now ready to find and maintain meaningful paid employment. The service is available to those aged 18–65.

The team is made up of skilled employment specialists and peer support workers who provide advice and support on possible career opportunities, focusing on a person’s abilities and aspirations. Step On employment specialists work closely with employers to identify job opportunities and to match suitably skilled candidates.

Employment is a key feature of social inclusion. A person in work enjoys better health and wellbeing and greater financial independence. They also contribute more to the community and to the local economy.

Referrals

People must be referred for IPS through their care coordinator, and must be ready to look for work. Referral forms and information for clients are available below.

Location

Hope Centre, Upper Huntbach Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 2BX)

Hope Centre AccessAble

Useful links and downloads

External web links

Step On information leaflet

Step On Facebook page

Testimonials

The time I've spent with Step On and Maria has been amazing, helped me through out many hardships during work and life in general, she is an outstanding person to talk to and feel very comfortable talking to Maria. She gives expert advice relating to formal things for work and has amazing execution communicating to me.

Nicola has been such a wonderful support. It's been so nice to have somebody who relates to the struggles and makes me feel human again and not forgotten about.

Sean is friendly, professional, and helpful. He always listens to what I say and tailored the support to my needs. He supported me in my new role that I found with his help. He redid my CV brilliantly and listens and always helps the best he can. He is knowledgeable and reliable. He has been a valuable support for me. I am so thankful to be referred to yourselves and to get Sean as my support. He is worth his weight in gold.

I could not be happier with the help and support I have received from Russell and Step On. In a very short space of time, I went from very unsure and unconfident about my possibility of employment and my ability to find work, to being fully employed in a job I absolutely love and feel very secure in. I cannot express how much amazing work Russell has done. He has been so supportive and helpful and been so kind and given me exactly the support that I have needed.

My experience has been excellent; Julie is very supportive and goes the extra mile with our appointments to find jobs to apply for and has helped with my CV. Julie spends time with me in creating personal statements etc. to give the best applications for jobs. Overall I am really happy with the service Julie provides.