Social work and related services

Tender description

This service specification sets out an opportunity to undertake a pilot that focuses on mental health in the work place. ECC, in partnership with the CCGs, has a good track record of getting people in to the workplace. However, this has highlighted a need for support in job retention either following an individual successfully gaining employment or where their existing employment is breaking down due to their mental health. Job retention is a key early intervention and can help avoid crisis for the individual. This pilot targets support for employers, rather than individuals. The concept is for the successful supplier/s to develop a case load of employers (rather than individuals), offer a programme of support to the employers to improve their awareness of mental health and how they can best to support their employees in the workplace. This service specification sets out an opportunity to undertake a pilot that focuses on mental health in the work place. ECC, in partnership with the CCGs, has a good track record of getting people in to the workplace. However, this has highlighted a need for support in job retention either following an individual successfully gaining employment or where their existing employment is breaking down due to their mental health. Job retention is a key early intervention and can help avoid crisis for the individual. This pilot targets support for employers, rather than individuals. The concept is for the successful supplier/s to develop a case load of employers (rather than individuals), offer a programme of support to the employers to improve their awareness of mental health and how they can best to support their employees in the workplace.