Employment Support in Kent and Medway
Work plays an important role in our daily lives. As well as providing for us financially, work shapes our wellbeing, confidence and sense of purpose.
Employment support in Kent and Medway
Work plays an important role in our lives, affecting our wellbeing, confidence and sense of purpose. When mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression or stress make working or finding work harder — or when work-related pressures begin to impact your mental health — the right support can make a difference.
At NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies, we offer employment support to people already receiving our talking therapies who need help with work or finding a job in Kent and Medway. If appropriate, your therapist can refer you to our employment service for practical advice and guidance.
How does employment support work?
Our employment support service offers free, confidential help for people whose mental health is affecting their work, or whose work situation is affecting their mental health.
You may benefit from this support if you are:
- Out of work and looking for new opportunities
- Feeling unhappy or stuck in your current role
- Experiencing workplace issues such as unfair treatment or redundancy
- Returning to work after sickness
- Considering a career change
- Retired and interested in volunteering
If you are already receiving Talking Therapies, such as CBT, Counselling for Depression or EMDR, your therapist may refer you to employment support if it’s right for you.
Here’s what our Employment Support Service can offer:
Personalised Career Advice
Let’s explore your strengths, passions, and goals to shape a career path that excites and motivates you.
Advocacy & Employment Issue Support
If you’re facing challenges at work related to employment rights, we’ll support you with advice, advocacy, and mediation.
In-work Support
We are here to give guidance on reducing work related stress and practical help with requesting reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
Job Search Support
From finding the right roles to navigating job boards, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Application Support
We’ll help you craft engaging applications that showcase your value to get you noticed.
CV & Cover Letter Guidance
Stand out with a CV and cover letter that reflect your unique journey and strengths.
Interview Skills Coaching
Build confidence, prepare for success, and learn how to shine in interviews.
Apprenticeship & Upskilling Advice
Explore hands-on learning and career development options that fit your lifestyle and goals.
Education & Training Insights
Signpost to courses and learning pathways that open doors to new possibilities.
Volunteering & Work Experience Support
Find meaningful ways to reconnect with work, build confidence, and gain experience.
Signposting to Specialist Services
We’ll connect you with expert organisations for additional support tailored to your needs.
Redundancy Support
Navigate change with clarity and confidence – we’ll help you explore your next chapter.
How can we help?
Support designed for you
Returning to work
Remaining in work
Finding new employment
How to access employment support
To access employment support, you must first self-refer into NHS Kent and Medway Talking Therapies and attend an initial assessment. If appropriate, your therapist can then refer you to the employment service.
Together, you’ll create a personalised plan to help you move forward with confidence.
Please note: You cannot refer directly to Employment Support in Kent and Medway. You must be referred to this service through your Talking Therapies therapist.
“I know 100%, without your help I would not have got the job or felt prepared for any of the interviews I’ve had, as I had no clue how to conduct myself in the right manner with my anxiety, but you really made me feel so calm and relaxed right from the first call, and gave me all I needed to feel confident in the interviews”.
Self refer today
GP/Professional Referrals
If you are a GP or Healthcare Professional referring a patient, please select the refer button below.
Online Referral Assistant
Submit a self-referral by using our digital assistant pop-up, you will be guided through some questions which will take 20-30 minutes.
This is the fastest way to access support.
Telephone Referral
You can call us on 0333 091 0414 to start your referral, we will then be in touch to arrange an assessment.
Our phone lines are open Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm and Friday 8am – 5pm.