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Could your business be a Connect to Work champion and support people facing barriers into work?

Connect to Work survey

Connect to Work is a government programme in England and Wales to help disabled people, those with health conditions and people with complex barriers to employment, to find sustainable work. During 2026-27 the programme aims to support around 100,000 people facing greater labour market disadvantages, to find employment. Please answer these 10 questions to help REDA assess the situation in the Reading area.
1.Do you experience difficulty recruiting to certain roles in your business?
2.If you have difficulties recruiting, typically, how many hours would these roles be per week?
3.For roles difficult to fill, what are the minimum qualifications?
4.For roles difficult to fill, how much experience are you looking for? (months/years)
5.Have you previously employed someone with:-
6.If you answered YES to the previous question, did you assist the person in any way to be able to fulfil the role?
7.If you have said YES to any of the questions above, would you be prepared to discuss with REDA about becoming an advocate for the benefits and good practice to other employers?
8.Would you be prepared to work with REDA on any upcoming posts of your choice in the next 2 years that you are planning in order for us to help match in those facing greater labour market disadvantages, to get into work and to stay in work
9.What help or support might you require from us in order to make this partnership arrangement work ?
10.In order that we can continue to discuss this matter with you or you wish to discuss it further please provide the following and therefore permission to contact you?