About us

Workways is a service of Devon Partnership NHS Trust and is managed by Christine Wardle, Vocational Rehabilitation Services Manager. The team comprises of Vocational Advisors and Vocational Coaches who come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a mixture of experience and expertise. An admin team provides secretarial support for the whole service.

We use the evidence based Individual Placement & Support approach. This means our service is open to anyone who wants to work and is focussed on what each person wants to do. We help people to look for work, offering signposting to benefits advice and also work closely with other healthcare professionals and employment advisors. We also provide support for people who are employed to remain in their job and work with their employer as appropriate. In all cases, we offer as much or as little support as is needed for as long or a short a time as necessary.

New Leaf is part of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and offers a supported work environment to aid progress towards or in retaining employment.

We also facilitate a UK-wide initiative, MINDFUL EMPLOYER^® which offers easier access to information and support for employers in recruiting and retaining staff who experience mental ill health. We also support SWEMPNET, which encourages good practice in promoting the employment of people with mental health needs through the sharing of information through a network of practitioners throughout the South West.