Skills for Work

Are you considering returning to work after a spinal cord injury? And interested in hearing from recruitment experts on how to strengthen your job applications?

Then find out more information about our Skills for Work course below and reserve your space now.

The Skills for Work course increases the confidence of people affected by spinal cord injury, who are considering returning to work.

By offering you the opportunity to enhance your CV, receive expert advice on job hunting, and practice interview techniques, all within a supportive and encouraging environment, we’ll provide you with the tools to return to work.

This course isn’t about finding a job. It’s about making sure you have the knowledge and confidence you need to work towards your employment goals.

The course will cover important topics, such as:

– Past work experience, expectations and challenges
– Disability and employment
– Job hunting
– Motivation and confidence building
– CV writing and covering letter
– Interview skills
– Responsibility of employers and employees

“The course exceeded my expectations. When I was matched with a recruiter who specialised in manufacturing I thought “this is just too good to be true”. I certainly feel more confident applying for jobs than before the course.” – virtual skills for work participant 2021

The course is made up of live Zoom workshops and Q&A sessions including, discussions from people who have lived experience of finding employment with a spinal cord injury.

Sessions times are to be confirmed – we’ll make sure to update this page with the timings closer to the course.

If you are interested in registering for the course, or finding out more details fill out our registration form and we will be in touch. If you’d like to speak to the Back up to Work team, give us a call on 020 8875 1805 or email Becky@backuptrust.org.uk.