Employment support: Connect to Work
A new scheme that will help out-of-work residents secure and keep employment is being rolled out in Adur and Worthing.
The Connect to Work programme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and was first launched by West Sussex County Council in 2025.
Connect to Work aims to support economically inactive and long-term unemployed residents, particularly those with health conditions or disabilities, to get into work and to stay in work through tailored support.
The programme addresses some of the hidden barriers to employment, like low confidence, caring responsibilities or digital exclusion, through consistent, one-to-one mentorship that existing networks do not have the capacity to provide.
Adur and Worthing-based employment advisors will provide personalised, one-to-one employment support, including working with individuals to identify employment goals, and practical assistance such as CV development and interview preparation.
Advisors will also be working with local employers to identify employment opportunities for participants in the scheme, as well as with partner organisations for additional support or training.
Support doesn't stop when residents find work, as advisors will continue to provide in-work help and advice to help participants sustain employment and address any barriers that may arise.
If you would like to find out more about the Connect to Work programme or apply to take part, please visit:
For other employment advice and support, see:
Page last updated: 05 May 2026