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THE JERSEY EMPLOYMENT TRUST BUSINESS PLAN 2015 - 2019Employment support and training for people with a disability and long-term health conditions
We are very pleased to introduce the Jersey Employment Trust’s business plan for the next 5 years. As the Trust celebrates its 15th birthday, we look back at the many developments made over the years and the changes made to our structure to ensure that the needs of our Clients (people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions) have been consistently met. We are very proud of the successes and achievements of our Clients and of the staff who have supported them to realise their goal and career ambitions.
The future holds many challenges, with unprecedented unemployment rates on the island and the changing landscape of our economy, which means our Clients will require a greater diversity of skills and resilience, to be able to compete within the labour market.
In our last business plan we set out our ambitions to develop a quality framework to ensure continuous improvement. The quality audit undertaken by the University of Dundee in 2013, evidenced the achievements we had made towards this goal by the Trust being awarded 8 outstanding grades across all aspects of management, governance and service delivery. We start from a strong position but we believe there is still much that can be done to meet the growing demands for employment support within the Island.
This business plan makes a clear statement of what we hope to achieve. Our targets are very challenging and ambitious but hopefully do credit to the energy and inspiration our Clients show in their determination to overcome barriers to reaching their employment goals.
We thank all those who have contributed to the development of this plan, Clients, staff, and Trustees and look forward to reporting regularly on the progress we make.
Stephen Platt Chair of Trustees
Opening Statement
Jocelyn ButterworthExecutive Officer
University of Dundee awarded the Trust eight outstanding grades across all aspects of management, governance and service delivery.
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The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) is an independent charitable Trust that provides specialist employment services for people with a disability and/or a long term health condition (our Clients). We have three main service delivery areas; the Employment Service, the STEPS pre-employment scheme and the Acorn Business Group.
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Who we are
The structure of the Jersey Employment Trust
The Jersey Employment
TrustSTEPSSupported Training
Employment Preparation Scheme.
Pre-vocational training
AcornBusinessGroupNursery
and Gardens, The Woodshack and Cycle Repair
EmploymentServices
Employment Supportand Job Retention
Employer testimonial
Faye Camp, Facility Manager - AquaSplash, Serco (Jersey) Limited
Working with JET has been fantastic for all involved. The service JET provide is invaluable to the community and helps open doors that may have otherwise been unavailable. The professionalism and support JET offer is second to none and they have made it very easy to build a relationship with them and their Clients. Not only do they have a positive impact on the community but also on Aquasplash. The teamwork at Aquasplash has improved, which in turn has boosted morale and awareness of those with disabilities. JET staff have offered extra training without being asked and offered support when it was not within their job description. I greatly value our partnership with JET and long may it continue.
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Our Employment Services work with approximately 250 people at any given time, supporting them with every aspect of finding paid employment. The Service is individually tailored to meet a person’s unique requirements and can vary from developing an employment action plan, interview coaching, arranging work experience or internships, to intensive one-to-one on the job support. The range of people with a disability and / or long term health condition we support is becoming much more diverse as are the types of employment we support people to find. Job retention is a large part of our work, supporting both the individual and the employer to overcome barriers that may be present when a person has developed a long term health condition or is recovering from a significant trauma. The Transition Service works with young people who have a Record of Need prior to them leaving full time education, providing them with a thorough introduction in JET and gathering as much information about individuals to ensure that they have a smooth transition into our employment services when they leave education.
STEPS (Supported Training Employment Preparation Scheme) provides pre-employment training for people who are at varying stages of their development. We assist over 100 people per year who are unsure what, or even if, paid employment is right for them, providing them with a range of experiences that enables them to make informed choices about their future career. An integral part of STEPS is the supported Volunteering Service that enables people to gain confidence and develop new skills in a supported environment.We provide individually supported placements, with a view to people volunteering independently, and small group projects for people who require more intensive long term support. The main aim of STEPS is to give people the required skills and confidence to access JET’s Employment Services.
Who we are The Acorn Business Group within JET is made up of Acorn Nursery and Acorn Gardens (horticultural training), Acorn Cycles formerly Oakfield Cycles (cycle sales, servicing and repair) and our new social enterprise, the Acorn Woodshack (recycled timber, timber products and kindling). All of our business units are based in Trinity at our Acorn site and exist solely for the purposes of providing employment and training opportunities for our Clients. We offer a variety of vocational training but our main aim is to provide people with the essential generic employability skills that employers require. These include the basics such as punctuality, receiving and carrying out instructions, to understanding health and safety, having a positive attitude to work and working as a member of a team. We are very excited about the new Acorn Woodshack, which is a social enterprise that will remove commercial and domestic timber from the waste stream, at the Energy From Waste plant, and recycle it by either de-nailing it and re-selling, using the timber to make new products or utilising the remaining wood for kindling, that is then sold on to the general public. This new service will expand the range of skills training at Acorn and increase the overall footfall to the site, which will impact on trading across the Acorn Business Group.
Client testimonial
I was unaware that Jersey Employment Trust (JET) existed until I had my accident in 2011. I spent several months at Overdale hospital where one of the Occupational Therapist gave me a referral form to complete. The head injury sustained during my accident meant that I could no longer work as a builder and I would have to completely rethink my career options.
The referral process to JET only took a few weeks and I was assigned to an employment coordinator and support worker. I was so impressed with the service, nothing was too much trouble, they helped me write my CV, search for jobs, practice interviews, (they even helped me to get new interview clothes!) and they also sourced a placement for me where I could continue to rehabilitate and develop new skills.
With JETS encouragement, I was able to retrain and gained qualifications which included health and safety courses such as IOSH, COSHE and the NPTC training. I was selected for the internship scheme in partnership with the States of Jersey. Having completed the programme at TTS, I applied for and was successful in achieving a full time permanent position.
Without the support of JET and their dedicated team this would not have happened and I am not sure where I would be now. I am confident that with their continued support my career has no boundaries.
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Our valuesJET was founded on, and adheres to, a strong value base. The staff and board of Trustees strongly believe that all people with a disability and / or long term health conditions:-
• Havetalentsandpotentialandcanmakeapositivecontributionto society and the economy.
• Haveequalrightstothesameemploymentopportunitiesaseveryone else.
• Havetherighttobetreatedwithdignityandrespect.
• Mayrequireadditionalsupportandassistancetoachieve their goals.
• Canworkandallemployerscanemploysomeonewithadisability given the right Client job match and level of support.
How we are governedJET is managed by a board of Trustees which consists of an independent chair, three States Members, representing the Departments of Social Security, Education and Health & Social Services, plus six representatives from the business community, one of whom has first-hand experience of a disability. In addition there are five people with a mutual interest and or represent other professional agencies who act as advisors to the board. The Trustees meet with the JET Management team on a quarterly basis to ensure good governance, agree strategy, and review up dates on progress of the Organisation.
User Involvement and the development of SpeakoutSpeakout are a group of like-minded JET Clients who want to help and support others in a similar situation and to become a voice of disability in Jersey. The group want to raise awareness, increase understanding and recognise the positives of seen and unseen disabilities.
The group have previously participated in JET Conferences, provided disability awareness training for JET Clients, JET staff and other employers, participated in disability awareness events and played a key role in the Changing Places Campaign for wheelchair accessible toilets. Speakout have also been involved in various consultations with JET staff and Clients, helping to shape the vision for JET and have been involved in interviewing for new JET staff. Speakout are the sole producers of Enabled Maps in Jersey and have worked in partnership with other agencies to determine popular routes for map production.
In the short term future, Speakout already have plans in progress to roll out disability awareness training on a regular basis to Liberty Bus, Condor Ferries and the Women’s Institute.
In the medium to longer term, Speakout will be building on the short term activities and working towards increasing the audience for their training to include employers, schools, youth clubs, colleges, parish offices, emergency services, key transport providers and various clubs and organisations in the island. The group would like to work towards achieving independent charitable status. Trustee Testimonial – Susan Barette
I joined the Board of JET in 2008, after seeing an advert for a vacant trustee position for a person with a disability. The constitution of JET includes a specific requirement that at least one trustee must have first-hand experience of a disability and this inclusion is demonstrated throughout the organisation. I am also the Board representative with the Speakout group of JET Clients, ensuring that the group also have a voice on the Board.
Although my position on the board is voluntary, the experience, knowledge and benefit to my own personal development has been worth more than any reimbursement could hope to achieve. I am regularly heartened by the inspirational stories and determination of the Clients and the unending passion and positivity of the JET staff, who, when challenges arise, use innovative thinking to overcome them. This is especially true in respect of the growth of the organisation, year on year, in terms of Client numbers, services provided and facilities available.
I am proud to have been part of the JET journey so far and to continue to be part of it in the years to come.
‘I am regularly heartened by the inspirational stories and determination of the Clients and the unending passion and positivity of the JET staff, who, when challenges arise, use innovative thinking to overcome them’
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Achievements / Indicator
2004 2009 2013
Number of people placed into paid employment and work experience
Paid work 4Work Experience 5
Paid work 30Work Experience 73
Paid work 80Work Experience 99
Number of Clients supported in a year
65 Clients 178 Clients Over 300 Clients
Client Group reflects the demographics of the local population.
Mainly people with a learning disability being supported.
Increase of people on the autistic spectrum conditions, noted lack of mental health Clients.
People with mental health are now main source of referrals. Good spread of Clients across all groups
Transition services for young people leaving fulltime education.
No service in place
Service deficiency identified in Vocational Day Services report.
Transition service in place that works with young people from Year 9.
Quality Assurance (QA) Framework to ensure JET meet standards consistently across the service.
No QA process Some QA in place but not standardised
Full QA framework. Achieved Outstanding Grade in QA inspection by University of Dundee
Quality Premises and Resources
2 dilapidated Buildings at Oakfield and Acorn; neither fit for purpose
New purpose built building on Oakfield Site, with excellent resources
Full redevelopment of Acorn site, expansion of rooms in Oakfield building. New Town centre premises in St Helier. All buildings are accessible and of a high quality.
Risk assessment/ Safeguarding procedures: To ensure we have safe working practices and our Clients are safe and supported through difficult times.
Vulnerable adult’s procedure in place/ risk assessment sporadic.
Updated Vulnerable adults mandatory training in place. Risk assessment standardised, across all buildings/environments, equipment and Clients.
Safeguarding protocols Audited and deemed very good by Sheffield Hallam University. Risk monitoring process at Board level. In-house trained staff to deliver safeguarding training.
Achievements / Indicator
2004 2009 2013
Staff supervision and appraisal: To ensure our staff are competent.
No consistent supervision process
Staff supervision consistent
Full staff supervision and appraisal system throughout the organisation
Range of services for people with more significant needs.
No service in place
Identified service deficiencies. Vocational Day Services report approved by States of Jersey.
STEPS service exists to meet the needs of all people with a disability who have vocational aspirations.
Employment and training opportunities within States of Jersey (SOJ)
None 1 or 2 work experience placements
5 paid employment and 16 work experience. Joint development of Good Practice Guide for employers. Internship programme for JET Clients in development
Relationship with Social Security who provide JET grant funding.
Ad hoc, no regular meetings
Much improved, regular quarterly meetings
Full partnership, meet weekly, JET consulted on all new developments and JET Clients have equal access to projects
Range of services on offer to meet the needs of JET Clients.
Sheltered employment and some training.
Supported employment service, in house training, and sheltered work.
Full supported employment service, most training vocational outsourced to commercial trainers, STEPS provide pre-vocational courses; expanded range of skill development opportunities at Acorn
Acorn Business Group. Range of opportunities for people to develop skills and confidence. To provide a source of income to support the services we provide.
Acorn Nursery and Oakfield cycles on individual sites
Acorn Nursery and Oakfield cycles with new workshop and sales area
Acorn Nursery and Oakfield cycles on one site. Acorn has contracts with SOJ for all bedding plants and for bench maintenance. Development of new Social enterprise the Acorn Woodshack.
Current position / achievements over the years
JET has made a significant transformation over the last decade from providing only sheltered work opportunities, to providing a supported employment service that could be said to be leading the way and amongst the best in the UK and within Europe.
The chart below demonstrates our development over the last ten years.
We believe all employers can employ someone with a disability given the right Client job match and level of support.
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Over the past few years, in response to the demands and needs of our Clients, we have developed three areas of expertise; 1) Employment Services, 2) pre-employment & skills development through STEPS and 3) the Acorn Business Group.
We have a strong foundation to build upon and we intend to capitalise on this to take JET forward in the future, in each of these areas making them distinct and defined areas of service delivery. This will enable us to target service developments specific to each area, by refining staff recruitment, training and development and focusing marketing to the different audiences. The development of unit cost will enhance our ability to demonstrate value for money and make JET more accountable to its funders and key stakeholders. We aim to excel in all we do, and to achieve this staff and trustees have signed up to six commitments to our Clients, Employers and other Stakeholders. We will:-
• MaximiseourClient’spotentialcapacitytomovetowardsemployment;
• Createaseamlessandcoherentpathwaytowardsemploymentfor all our Clients;
• Provideaquality,professionalrecruitmentandinformationservice for Employers;
• ContributetothewiderJersey community and raise disability awareness through the work we do;
• Strengthenourfinancialpositioninordertomeetthegrowingdemand for our services;
• Maintaineffectivegovernance,qualitypremisesandresources,plus have an organisational structure that will make JET fit for purpose into the future;
Future plans
Staff Testimonial
When I was searching for a new career, I took my time because I wanted something that would provide me with a challenge, stimulate my mind and it was key to me to find an organisation that understood the importance of supporting and investing in their people. As an Employment Coordinator at JET I get all of this and more! I have the opportunity to use the skills, knowledge and experience which I developed throughout my career in Human Resourses, but with the added benefit of more satisfying and rewarding outcomes on a personal level. Helping our Clients to achieve their potential, then to watch as they move into open employment is the most inspiring experience that I have encountered during my career.
The extent of collaboration at Jersey Employment Trust is amazing. Working within a group of very talented, motivated individuals constantly reminds me of why I chose this job. No day is exactly like the one before, and one thing I truly appreciate is that this job will never be boring. Whatever new challenges I face, I always know that I have access to a large network of willing colleagues ready to lend advice, share knowledge, and help me perform at my best.
Client testimonial
After losing my job in January 2012 due to deterioration of my eye sight, I was, for obvious reasons, at a bit of a down stage in my life.
After what seemed like a long period of time looking for new work and trying to prove to the Social Security Department that my eye sight loss was for real, I was eventually awarded Long Term Incapacity Benefit. At this stage, I was transferred over to JET. I have to be honest, at this stage of my life, I was not in a good place. I had lost my job, having been a chef for 37 years and having no other trade. I was also registered blind. I had no real prospects of a new career.
After meeting with April, who is my support person at JET, she has convinced me that there are other ways of using my skills gained within the catering trade and that I can do other things. To cut a long story short, with the help and guidance of April, I am moving forward with my life. I may not be in a wage earning position at present but I am working as a voluntary youth worker and will be starting a course at Highlands College in September on Counselling. I also work two times a week for the Jersey Blind Society.
These projects may or may not lead into full or part time paid work. However, even a blind man can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel and JET has played a big part of that so thank you.
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Core to all Services
• Createaclearpathwaytowardsemployment
• ProvidetheadditionalsupportourClientsrequiretomeet their goals
• Assistintheremovalofrealorperceivedbarriersabout disability
• Provideindividualisedsupporttoencourageindependence and confidence
• Providesupportiveenvironmentsforpeopletolearnwithin
Employment Services
• Througheffectiveassessment,developaplan/pathway towards employment
• Facilitateandmaximiseopportunitiesforcareerdevelopment and support people to sustain work
• Increasetheaspirationsofyoungpeopleandtheirparents
• Support/enableskillsdevelopmentbothonandoffthe job
Training Services (STEPS)
• Maximiseanindividual’spotential,increasetheirawareness and make informed choices regarding work
• Provideanaccessiblebaselineassessmentthatenables people to discover their strengths / potential and develop meaningful action plans
• Provideasystem/measurementofmeaningfulprogression through ‘distance travelled’ tools
• Enhancepeople’scapacitytomoveforwardbyaccessing our Wel being Service
Acorn Business Group
• Providearangeoftrainingoptionstoenablepeopleto develop skills and build confidence
• Provideasupportiveenvironmentthatisconducivetolearning
• Activelyseekopportunitiesthatexpandtheskilltraining base we have to offer
Maximise our Client’s potential capacity to move towards employment
JET objectives to ensure we maintain our commitments
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What will success look like? ✓ Everyone who comes to JET will fulfil their employment goals
✓ The Employment Service will be the service of choice for all people with a disability or long-term health condition who require additional support
✓ We will celebrate the success of our Clients
Employer testimonial. Merton Hotel
I greatly value our partnership with Jersey Employment Trust, we have managed to provide excellent work opportunities for JET Clients either for work placement or full time positions.
Jersey Employment Trust matches the Clients to the work place that enables them to use their skills in a work environment. JET supports you from pre employment and continues with their full induction and support ‘on the job’ the advisors at JET have been available to both us and the Clients.
One of JET Clients started at the Merton Hotel as a seasonal Gardener and has been with the hotel for two season and has nowbeen promoted to Head Gardener on a full time contract. He is highly competent, reliable, self motivated and part of team. I am delighted to recommend the JET to any prospective employer.
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Provide a quality, professional recruitment and information service for Employers
3Employment Services
• Developaclearerengagementstrategyforemployers and to increase the number of employers who we work with
• Increasedisabilityawarenesstrainingandpromotionof good practice
• Supportemployerstoprepareforanti-discriminationlaw
• Assistemployersandpeopleinjobretentionsituations
• Provideaqualityplacementservicetoemployersandsupply them with motivated and well trained staff
• CarryoutasurveyauditofemployersregardingwhatJET can do to improve
Training Services (STEPS)
• PromotetheprogressionofClientsbydevelopingtheessential/core employability skills necessary to provide employers with a succession of motivated and well skilled staff.
Acorn Business Group
• ProvideanopportunityforClientstolearnarangeofvocational skills that can be transferred into the local economy
What will success look like? ✓ 75% of employers will be aware of JET
✓ Employers who have experienced JET’s service will come to us prior to considering going to advertising a vacancy
✓ We will have a minimum of 3 conferences and facilitate sector based seminars on a regular basis during the life of this plan
✓ JET employer awards will be coveted by employers and will encourage them to engage with JET
Create a seamless and coherent pathway towards employment for all our Clients
2Employment Services
• Increasethenumberofemploymentandtrainingopportunities for our Clients
• Enableprogressionthroughcareerdevelopment
• ProvideatransitionservicetoallyoungpeoplewithaRecord of Need leaving full-time education
• Maximiseopportunitiesandprovideagoodjobmatch
• Assistemployersandpeopleinjobretentionsituations
• Provideaqualityplacementservicetoemployersandsupply them with motivated and well trained staff
• AppointanInternshipCo-ordinatorandhaveanInternships Programme for young people that will operate throughout the States of Jersey
Training Services (STEPS)
• Provideaflexiblerangeoftrainingoptionstosupportpeople to move towards employability
• Createaflexiblerangeoftraining/volunteeringoptions that enable people to have choice and develop their own pathway towards employment
Acorn Business Group
• Providearangeofemploymenttrainingopportunitiesoffering diverse skills training
What will success look like? ✓ All young people with a Record of Need leaving full-time education will have engaged with JET and have a plan to ensure their smooth transition into employment or training programmes
✓ All people with a disability in Jersey will be aware of JET
✓ JET training will be deemed by our Clients and Employers to be of good quality and appropriate preparation for work
✓ We will expand our business units to increase the range of skills training available
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Strengthen our financial position in order to meet the growing demand for our services
5Core to all Services
• TobebecomefinanciallylessdependentontheStates of Jersey
• Exploreopportunitiesforgrantsandcorporatedonations
• Maximiseincomegenerationthroughroomhire
• Generateaunitcostforservicesinordertoattract/tender for funds and additional services
• DevelopamarketingstrategytomakeJETahousehold name
Employment Services
• Lookatdifferentwaysofincomegenerationthroughconsultancy
Training Services (STEPS)
• Tenderforfundsandadditionalservices
Acorn Business Group
• DevelopanAcornbrandthatisknownthroughoutJersey
• Maximiseincomegenerationwithoutcompromisingquality of training and quality of products
• Beknownforproducingqualityproductsandexcellent customer service
• BuildonourGenuineJerseystatus
• Buildonthesuccessofourbusinessunits,byimproving our products / range and marketing strategy
What will success look like? ✓ JET and Acorn brands will be widely recognised across Jersey
✓ All JET business units will be self-financing
✓ Over 30% of our income will be from the Acorn Business Group and donations
✓ The Acorn Woodshack will win an award at the Jersey Awards for Enterprise
✓ JET consultancy services will be in great demand
✓ Expand our business group to increase JET income by £100K
Contribute to the the wider community of Jersey and raise Disability awareness through the work we do
4Core to all Services
• Increasepeople’sawarenessofJETanditsbusinesses and services
Employment Services
• Increasedisabilityawarenesstrainingandpromotionof good practice
• PromotetheabilitiesofourClientsthroughmediaand presentations
• Reviseandre-launchtheJETDisabilityGoodPracticeGuide in light of the new Disability Anti-discrimination Law
• DevelopaDisabilityKiteMarkwithandforEmployers
Training Services (STEPS)
• Tosupportcommunity/notforprofitagenciesthrough the supply of good quality motivated volunteers
• Assistintheremovalofrealorperceivedbarriersforemployment
• AuditvoluntaryagenciesrethebenefitsofSTEPSvolunteers
Acorn Business Group
• PromoteanEcoethosviaoursocialenterprises
• AcornBusinessGroupwillbeseenasoneoftheleadagencies promoting Re-Use and Recycling in Jersey
What will success look like? ✓ We will be the key organisation to evaluate and assess employer’s competency to prepare for the disability anti-discrimination laws
✓ We will reduce perceived barriers and dispel myths and misconceptions
✓ Charities will recognise the talents of our volunteers
✓ The JET Disability Good Practice Guide will be seen as the preferred guidance for all employers
✓ We will develop a Disability Kite Mark as a quality benchmark for employers
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Maintain effective governance, quality premises and resources PLUS have an organisational structure that will make JET fit for purpose into the future
6Core to all Services
• Toputinplaceandmaintainanorganisationalstructure that is fit for purpose
Structure and Branding
• Re-organiseourservicesandmarketEmploymentservices, STEPS and the Acorn Business Group separately
• Allthreeserviceareastodeveloptheirownbrand
Board and Governance
• Reviewthestructureoftheboardandconsidersub-groups to ensure that it reflects the future
• Buildonourexistingqualityassuranceframeworktoensure we maintain high standards in all we do
• Ensurethatriskandsafeguardingissuescontinuetobe raised and well managed
Staffing and Continuing Professional Development
• Enhanceourcomprehensive,continualprofessionaldevelopment programme for staff
• Reviewstafflevelsandcaseloadsforeachserviceunit.
• DevelopandimproveHumanResourcessystemstomeet the needs of a growing and diverse team
Facilities and Resources
• Ensurethattheorganisationhastherightresourcesand facilities to continue to meet the current and future demands of the service
Financial and Administration
• Administrationfunctionswillbefitforpurposeandenhance the development of the service
• Fundsavailabletomaintainanddeveloptheservice
What will success look like? ✓ JET will be widely known and people will have a clear understanding of the different areas of expertise
✓ We will maintain our Outstanding Grade in all future quality inspections
✓ The JET Board will continue to be known as providing excellent governance
✓ Staff will be motivated and knowledgeable
✓ All JET’s facilities will remain of the highest quality, well maintained and provide an accessible environment that is conducive to learning
I am leader of a large department of 260 people. My responsibility is within a larger organisation of over 800 people. It is a stressful and demanding position. I usually work 10 hours per day. I am 47 years old.
In November 2013 I had to stop work due to the physical and cognitive effects of a brain tumour. The tumour was also likely to end my life within a few months. I had an operation at the National Neurological Hospital in London in December 2013. The operation removed the bulk of the tumour and significantly reduced its effects.
Within a week of returning to Jersey I was contacted by the Jersey Employment Trust who offered support for getting me back to work. Until I was contacted I was not even aware that there was such an organisation as JET and had no idea how to manage my return to work.
In my three months of contact with JET I have been supported, guided and advised as I have sought to recover from the effects of my tumour and return to work. The support has been exceptional.
I have had weekly meetings with Occupational Therapists and Wellbeing advisers based at JET. They have helped me come to an understanding of the psychological and emotional impact of having a life-threatening tumour, the effects of a serious operation, and the need to rebuild myself after these events. This has been a massive role, and one that I was not expecting to need as I had always considered myself a fairly resilient person.
I have also had considerable guidance and advice in creating a Return-to-Work plan, based on a phased return model. The experience of good practice and successful models that JET brought has helped me frame a realistic plan for my return to work. JET have also supported me negotiating this plan with my employer (who has been enlightened and supportive throughout).
Therefore, after five months absence from work, I am now beginning a phased return to work. At this stage I spend two hours a day at work, rebuilding relationships, familiarising myself with events that have occurred in my absence, and developing plans for the future. It is hoped that my working hours and the complexity of tasks will increase over the next few months so that I can return to my full role shortly. JET is continuing to support and monitor my return.
I firmly believe that the work JET has done with me has given me the best possible chance of a successful return to work, as well as helping me return to normality after a very traumatic time in my life. I do not believe I could have reached this stage as quickly and positively as I have without the support that JET has provided.
Client testimonial
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Committments What will success look like? 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Maximise our Clients potential capacity to move towards employment
Everyone who comes to JET will fulfil their employment goals
The Employment Service will be the service of choice for all people with a disability or long-term health condition who require additional support
We will celebrate the success of our Clients
Create a seamless and coherent pathway towards employment for all our Clients
All young people with a Record of Need leaving full-time education will have engaged with JET and have a plan to ensure their smooth transition into employment or training programmes
All people with a disability in Jersey will be aware of JET
JET training will be deemed by our Clients and Employers to be of good quality and appropriate preparation for work
We will expand our business units to increase the range of skills training available
Provide a quality, professional recruitment and information service for employers
75% of employers will be aware of JET when surveyed
Employers who have experienced JET’s service will come to us prior to considering going to advertising a vacancy
We will have a minimum of 3 conferences and facilitate sector based seminars on a regular basis during the life of this plan
JET employer awards will be coveted by employers will encourage them to engage with JET
Contribute to the wider community of Jersey and raise disability awareness through the work we do
We will be the key organisation to evaluate and assess employer’s competency to prepare for the anti-discrimination laws
We will reduce perceived barriers and dispel myths and misconceptions
All charities will recognise the talents of our volunteers
The JET Disability Good Practice Guide will be seen as the preferred guidance for all employers
We will develop a Disability Kite Mark as a quality benchmark for employers
Strengthen our financial position in order to meet the growing demand for our services
JET and Acorn brands will be widely recognised across Jersey
All JET business units will be self-financing
Over 30% of our income will be from the Acorn Business Group and donations
The Acorn Woodshack will win an award at the Jersey Awards for Enterprise
JET consultancy services will be in great demand
Expand our business group to increase JET income by £100K
Maintain effective governance, quality premises and resources, plus have an organisational structure that will make JET fit for purpose into the future
JET will be a household name and people will have a clear understanding of the different areas of expertise
We will maintain our Outstanding Grade in all future quality inspections
The JET board continues to be known as providing excellent governance
Staff will be motivated and knowledgeable
All JET’s facilities remain of the highest quality, well maintained and provide an accessible environment that is conducive to learning
Jersey Employment Trust committment timeline
Jersey Employment TrustOakfield Building - Highlands CampusLa Rue du Froid VentSt SaviourJersey JE2 7LJ Reception Tel: 788900Fax: 788901Email: [email protected]
St. Saviour’sParish Church
Parish Hall
HighlandsCollege
La Rue du Froid Vent
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La Chemin de la Croix de Bas
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OAKFIELD
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