What is Supported Employment?

Catapult supports jobseekers in identifying appropriate work options. Working with a consultant, jobseekers identify appropriate work, develop an employment plan to access the type of work they want, and once employed, develop a support plan to assist in maintaining long term satisfying employment.
 
Who Can Access the Service?

Any person who identifies having a condition, illness, disability or impairment which may impact on his/her ability to find suitable employment, along with a commitment to finding and keeping a paid job.

Catapult endeavours to provide an individual client driven service. It is essential that throughout the process, the jobseeker communicates his or her needs and wishes to the consultant to ensure this process.

The service does not generally offer a list of vacancies from which jobseekers can choose. It does, however, have access to a number of employers and job banks.
 
Benefits of Supported Employment

• Wider job choices
• Better job retention
• More positive employment experiences for all concerned
• Developing partnerships with employers and the wider community
• Promoting more supportive work environments for the whole community

How Do JobSeekers Access The Service?

Catapult has a referral process. A jobseeker can be referred by either a Doctor, WINZ Case Manager or Workbroker, or another service provider/agency. The referrer must complete a referral form and this can be done online or by downloading the referral form, filling it out and returning it to us.

For more information, go to Contact and send us your details and any questions or comments about our service.