Forging Ahead

Forging Ahead

What we offer:

We match individuals with the skills and experience to your specifications and business needs. An employment specialist will identify and recommend candidates for your business. Each individual recommended to you by an Employment Specialist will be skill-matched to meet your recruitment needs and be ready for work. No agency or recruitment fees will be involved at any stage of the process.

We can provide on-going support to employers and staff at every stage of the process.


Do you need help with:

  • Preparing your employment journey?
  • Finding new employment?
  • Support in your current employment?
  • Writing a CV?
  • Interview techniques?
  • Building your confidence?
  • Identifying your abilities and skills?


For Clients:

If you are:

  • Based in Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
  • Committed to attending appointments with an Employment Specialist.
  • Willing to look for paid employment.

Our FREE employment service helps you to:

  • Access paid work.
  • Develop your skills.
  • Search for jobs.
  • Contact employers confidently and prepare for interviews.
  • Stay in employment with ongoing support.
  • Connect with new employers
  • Support with benefit calculations.


For employers:

How it works:

  • An employment specialist will identify and recommend candidates for your business.
  • Each individual recommended to you by an Employment Specialist will be skill-matched to meet your recruitment needs and be ready for work.
  • No agency or recruitment fees will be involved at any stage of the process.

How you benefit:

  • Reach an already motivated workforce of local people that are eager to work.
  • Create a flexible, valuable workforce that suits the changing demands of your business needs.
  • Receive free, ongoing support from your dedicated IPS Specialist for every member of staff you employ through us.

We can provide on-going support to employers and staff at ever stage of the process.

To find out more please contact the IPS Team at IPS@dhi-online.org.uk.

Employment is an essential part of recovery both for financial stability and to offer meaningful activity.

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