About
Not every client of Working Well is interested in finding an organisation to work for. For those who interested in pursuing self-employment as an alternative to a traditional job, we offer a dedicated service that provides advice and support for clients wishing to start their own business.
Our support offerings include email consultation, one to one support with emails, face to face meetings, funding advice, resource & application advice, business plan development, and more.
Starting a business FAQs
-
How do individuals book a 1-2-1 Support session with the business and enterprise service?All referrals to the Self-Employment Advisory 1-2-1 Support Services will be through Employment Services Teams who will determine an overall strategy and support for each case. We cannot accept direct referrals from CMHTs, GPs or Self-Referrals at this time. These referrals will all go through Employment Services first who are best positioned to manage cases and develop overall action plan for each client.
-
What do you need to start 1-2-1 work with a client?Preference is that all referrals are signposted by WWT Employment Services and that a discussion is held between Employment Services and Work & Wellbeing Co-ordinator before seeing the client to understand “self employment readiness”, individual objectives and risk factors.
-
Can external organisations attend 1-2-1 sessions with their client?Yes – Employment Services Specialists are welcome to join the self-employment advisory sessions although not obligated to attend.
-
What size business does the Business and Enterprise service support?All businesses at all stages of formation from one-man bands such as bicycle repair, window cleaning all the way to budding industrialists with big plans.
-
A client does not yet know what kind of business they want to start. Can they still book time with the Business and Enterprise service?Yes – there is an appreciation that not all clients seeking self-employment advice will pursue that path and will support business ideas and planning at all stages.
-
Can the Business and Enterprise service help client with accounting, tax advice, legal business standards or other specialist advice such as patents?Our service is restricted to generalist advice and not set up to deliver specialist advice. We can however help to identify appropriate suppliers of these services and or help guide clients to specialist mentors.
-
What happens if a client is unhappy with the service?At Working Well Trust we aim to provide a quality service. However, if you are unhappy with the service you have received or how you were treated by Working Well staff you have a right to complain. All complaints will be treated with the utmost seriousness and we aim to resolve any problem as quickly as possible. The Working Well Trust’s complaints procedure is applicable to clients, staff, trustees, other organisations or individuals.
You can access our full complaints procedure here.
Our impact
Find our more about the impact Working Well has had on clients and stakeholders.
The number of employers offered training to support people with mental health in the workplace… 0
Testimonials
Our other services
In work support
The In Work Service supports employers to overcome some of the challenges posed by poor workplace mental health.
Social enterprises
Social Enterprise is about prioritising communal impact alongside making a profit. At Working Well, we empower clients to develop confidence and valuable skills, all while supporting the local economy.
Getting back to work
Our support offerings include email consultation, one to one support with emails, face to face meetings, funding advice, resource & application advice, business plan development, and more.