Connect to Work Programme - Partnership Opportunity for Employment Support Provider in Wirral

The Growth Company is inviting local partner organisations to collaborate on a bid to Wirral Borough Council to deliver employment support services under the Connect to Work programme. This is part of the government's Get Britain Working White Paper initiative. Programme Overview: Connect to Work will provide employment support to 1,537 Wirral residents who face barriers to work due to disability, health conditions, or disadvantage. The service is funded by Wirral Borough Council through a Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions. Eligible Participants: The programme supports two groups: (1) unemployed individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or disadvantage who need help entering employment, and (2) employed individuals who are off sick or struggling at work due to their disability, health condition, or disadvantage. About The Growth Company: As an experienced IPS (Individual Placement Support) provider delivering multiple contracts including IPS in Primary Care, Drug and Alcohol services, and Severe Mental Illness services, The Growth Company has proven expertise in delivering high-quality employment interventions. How to Apply: Register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at https://app.panacea-software.com/growth, navigate to 'Register Interest', click 'Participate', then access 'My Questionnaires' to download the Expression of Interest (EOI) document. Submit your completed EOI on the Panacea Portal by 17:00 on Tuesday 16th June 2026.