Help with travel, clothing and education costs
Funding to remove barriers to work may be available if you meet certain criteria or have a specific need.
Movement to work
Movement to Work is a discretionary fund that is available to anyone registered with DG Works who has disability barriers to work, a long-term health condition or is at risk of long-term unemployment (where support is provided for at least a year).
Eligibility
Find out if you're eligible for support.
You must also be registered and verified with DG Works and disabled or at risk of LTU.
How to make a referral or find out more information
To apply for funding please complete the request form or find out more information.
Email: [email protected]
Travel support
If you are registered with DG Works and are consistently engaging, you can get access to pre-paid bus passes for employability support - including appointments, training, and work placements.
Clothing for Work
As part of a participant’s employability journey, we realise that individuals may face additional costs to get them ready for work. This fund is available to parents registered with DG Works who are engaging in work-related activity or have moved into work or another positive destination.
The fund can be used to support parents with appropriate clothing for job related activity such as interviews, placements and paid work. Needs will be identified by a Key Worker on an individual basis.
Eligibility
Find out if you're eligible for support.
You must also be registered and verified with DG Works and you're a parent.
How to make a referral or find out more
Arranged on a needs basis or completed automatically once a positive outcome is registered on Hanlon.
Email: [email protected]
Driving lessons
DG Works offers driving lessons - including test and theory – if you receive funding. Funding can cover up to 20 lessons, with 10 lessons initially provided if the theory test has been passed.
Places are subject to availability.
You must be actively engaging with employability support to receive this funding.