The ACES programme is a new employment programme offered by our Kingston service which offers free, personalised support to help individuals with a Mental Health Condition and/or Autism find paid employment.
Operating from Kingston Upon Thames the ACES programme is a faster more intensive form of employment support offering weekly sessions lasting up until March 2026.
What does ACES offer?
*Weekly support from an Employment Advisor
*Help creating your CV, cover letters, and applications
*Advice on what jobs to apply for and how to find them
*Tips for tapping into the hidden job market
*Practice for phone, online and in-person interviews
*Access to local employers and job leads.
Am I eligible for ACES?
To be eligible for this service you must:
*Not in paid employment
*Not been seeking employment in the past 4 weeks and/or you aren’t able to start work in the next 2 weeks
*Live within the Greater London Authority area
(including Kingston)
*Are aged 19 – 64 years old
*Don’t have regular appointments with a Jobcentre Work Coach
*Have a Mental health condition or Autism
How does someone apply to the ACES programme?
To apply they need to complete the ACES application form.
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What is this form?The form contains questions which help to determine if someone is eligible.
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What happens next?If they are eligible to join the programme, they will be contacted by an Employment support worker to arrange a meeting.
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What is the initial meeting about?What work they would like
What support they would like and how ACES can help them get a paid job
Any questions they have about the ACES programme -
Am I expected to bring anything to my first meeting?They need to take ID to the meeting and, if applicable, proof of their right to work in the UK.