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Pre-employment scheme gives local people
'skills for health' A
local NHS trust has teamed up with a national not for profit organisation to
help people return to work. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
(CWP) are currently working with 'Skills for Health' to offer local people the
chance to gain hands on work experience within the health sector by taking part
in a 14 week pre-employment programme.
CWP provides mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to
the people of Cheshire and Wirral, as well as physical community services in
Western Cheshire.
Stephen Lambert, who is currently on placement within the Patient and Carer
Experience team, said:- "After completing a 4 week training course at West
Cheshire College, I am now doing a 10 week long placement at CWP within the
Patient and Carer Experience team. I first heard about the programme, and
subsequent placement, through Job Centre Plus. It immediately struck me as a
unique opportunity to gain experience working within the health sector." Liz Matthews, Associate Director of Patient and Carer Experience, said:-
"Having Stephen working with us has provided the office with additional
resource. The pre-employment scheme is an excellent programme that is beneficial
to both employers and individuals trying to get back into work. To anyone in
doubt as to whether it is worthwhile, I would recommend you give it a try." CWP offer a wide range of employment opportunities to individuals looking to
develop a career with the NHS. For more information, visit this
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