Employment with support
Services based on the needs and wishes of the individual. Employment with support suits for instance individuals with impaired working capacity.
The service is diverse and suited to the needs of job seekers who are looking for a job in the general labour market.
Supported job search
While looking for employment, emphasis is placed on the co-operation between counsellor and jobseeker. The counsellors assist with:
Introduction of various resources.
Work counselling.
Assistance with writing the CV.
Assistance with job search.
Preparing for a job interview. An adviser can also be present during the interview if requested.
Assistance in the recruitment process.
Presentation of the disability work contract, when appropriate.
Support in the new job
If an individual finds a suitable job, counsellors will assist with, among other things:
Assistance in forming relationships at work, the extent of the service depends on individual wishes.
Support as needed.
Building a support network in the workplace.
Conditions
There are no special conditions for applying for this service.
Applying
Applications are made online through electronic ID.
Your consultant will contact you
Once an application has been submitted, the counsellor will contact you to review the next steps. The counsellors contact all applicants.
Application processing time
Applicants are contacted as soon as possible, but it depends on the work load how soon the counsellors can be in touch.
Education and scholarships
Those who use this service can also attend courses and apply for scholarships that are available for unemployed individuals on the Directorate of Labour's registry.
All over the country
Employment with support is available in all parts of Iceland.
Income plan at the Social Insurance Administration
If an individual receives payments from the Social Insurance Administration, the income plan must be checked when work begins. Salary usually affects payments from the Social Insurance Administration. It can be updated on the website of the Social Insurance Administration.
Councellors available
A person can use the service while they are actively or working on the general labour market.
More information
Tel: 515 4800
Service provider
Directorate of Labour