What Is Access to Work?
The UK government’s Access to Work scheme is a valuable grant designed to support individuals with disabilities or health conditions, ensuring they can perform their jobs effectively. This initiative provides funding for a variety of workplace accommodations, including a Virtual Personal Assistant, assistive technology, and workplace adaptations.
At Team VA, we specialise in providing Administrative and Financial Expertise, offering dedicated support to help individuals and businesses thrive. Many of our clients qualify for up to three hours of free support from a dedicated Personal Assistant through the Access to Work scheme, allowing them to focus on their roles with confidence.
Who Can Apply for Access to Work?
To be eligible, you must:
- Have a disability, health condition, or mental health challenge that affects your ability to work
- Be in or about to start a paid job
A paid job can be:
- Full-time or part-time employment
- Self-employment
- An apprenticeship
- A work trial or work experience placement
- An internship or work placement
If you work from home some or all of the time, you can still apply.
The funding can be used for:
- Hiring a Virtual Personal Assistant to support administrative and operational tasks.
- Adapting work environments to accommodate specific needs.
- Providing assistive technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
How Team VA Supports Access to Work Recipients
We understand the importance of having reliable, skilled support to help individuals manage their work effectively. Here’s how Team VA can assist:
1. Virtual Personal Assistant Support
Our Virtual Personal Assistants (VAs) provide dedicated administrative and financial support tailored to your needs. Whether you require help with scheduling, email management, data entry, or financial record-keeping, our experienced VAs can assist.
2. No Employer National Insurance Contributions or Statutory Employee Costs
Unlike hiring an in-house employee, working with Team VA means you don’t need to worry about National Insurance Contributions, holiday pay, or statutory costs. Our service provides a cost-effective solution for businesses and individuals who need flexible, skilled support without the additional financial commitments.
3. Scalable Support
With Team VA, you have the flexibility to scale your support up or down depending on your workload. Whether you need assistance for a few hours per week or more extensive support, we adapt to your business requirements.
"Excellent service and quality support. I have been working with OVP (Team VA) for a few months now and I can not praise them highly enough" - Kat Bhat
Why Choose Team VA?
- Experienced and Professional: Our VAs have extensive experience in administrative and financial roles, ensuring high-quality support.
- Flexible and Cost-Effective: We offer services tailored to your budget and needs, without the overhead costs of hiring an employee.
- Compliant and Secure: We adhere to UK data protection laws, providing peace of mind when handling sensitive information.
Get Started with Access to Work and Team VA
If you or your business could benefit from Access to Work funding and expert Virtual Personal Assistant support, get in touch with Team VA today. Our team can help guide you through the process and provide the support you need to work efficiently and effectively.
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