Out of Work service

Journey Towards A New Chapter 

The Out of Work Service (OoWS) provides both mentoring and employability support for people who are in recovery from substance misuse and/or suffer from mental ill-health.

We work with employers to offer opportunities such as training, placements, skill development and most importantly employment. 

Young Persons Guarantee 

The service forms part of the Young Person’s Guarantee to ensure there is no 'lost generation' in Wales. It enrols people aged 16-24 who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

Those aged 25+ who have not been looking for work or have been unemployed for longer than 12 months are also eligible.

Support At Your Own Pace 

Our experienced peer mentors have lived experience of recovery and mental health and know the difficulties that come with it, that is why our support plan is built with small steps in mind.

Service Information & Eligibility

This Service Is Available to; Cwm Taf Region; Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil & Bridgend. Those Aged 25 and Over:Who have been unemployed for more than a 12-month period or are economically inactive (not claiming benefits). Those Aged 16-24:Who are not in employment, education or training. This service is for; 

Those who are struggling to find employment because of their mental health or are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and wish to receive mental health support with the hopes of finding employment later down the line.