The Supported Employment approach
assumes, that people with mental illness can work successfully
in the open labour market given a suitable job and the right
support. This means that the service delivered needs to be tailored
to the individual’s specific needs and offer a broad range
of strategies and supports. EDGE staff are tenacious in their
belief about peoples potential and ability to perform in work.
Our commitment is to both parties of the employment relationship.
The employers needs in regard to performance specifications
are equally as important to ensure a meaningful and productive
placement. This means that consultants need to be professional
and have a good understanding of business in order to negoiate
approriate matches for both the job seeker and employer.
Our mental health focus means we are able to envisage and prepare
for any impact illness may have on the normal demands of working
and what if any accommodations need to be made to the workplace
or job description to ensure optimum performance.
