Working Denbighshire and RCS unite to support local jobseekers

Working Denbighshire is delighted to partner with RCS (formerly Rhyl City Strategy) through the ‘Beyond Barriers’ initiative to provide quick access to therapeutic support for residents across Denbighshire who face health-related challenges preventing them from entering work.

This collaboration, launched as part of the Denbighshire Trailblazer project, brings together local expertise to tackle barriers such as mental health conditions, chronic pain, and low confidence, helping people build resilience and move closer to sustainable employment.

The Trailblazer programme - funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Welsh Government - targets economically inactive people of working age who are disabled and/or have health conditions, or caring responsibilities by providing tailored interventions including one-to-one mentoring, counselling services, wellbeing provision, and specialist support for those with health conditions.

This service offers up to eight sessions of therapy, including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy, and specialist support for issues such as stress, anxiety, bereavement, and chronic health conditions. This partnership provides flexible, bilingual support that empowers individuals to overcome barriers and create positive futures.

This collaboration reflects Working Denbighshire’s shared commitment to responding to local needs, connecting people to the right support, and creating positive futures for individuals and communities. Job searching and starting work can be stressful, especially for those managing health conditions. By offering tailored therapeutic support, the initiative helps individuals build emotional resilience, improve confidence, and develop coping strategies that make the transition into work more stable.

Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth and Tackling Deprivation said:

“This partnership is a vital step in tackling economic inactivity in Denbighshire. By working with RCS, we can ensure that people who face health challenges receive the support they need to move closer to employment. This partnership creates opportunities and improves wellbeing for our communities.”

Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant, said:

“Tackling economic inactivity means understanding the real barriers people face. This partnership recognises that for many, health challenges can make the journey into work more difficult. By providing flexible and bilingual therapeutic support, Beyond Barriers - with Welsh Government support - is helping Denbighshire residents build the confidence and resilience they need to succeed.”

Alison Thomas, Chief Executive at RCS added:

“We are extremely pleased to be part of the Beyond Barriers project and to be working in partnership with Working Denbighshire. As a workplace wellbeing company established in Rhyl, it is particularly meaningful for us to be delivering this support across Denbighshire and giving back to the communities we were founded in.

By coordinating therapeutic and physiotherapy services, we are proud to share our expertise, support people to improve their health and wellbeing, and help make a positive difference as they move closer to employment.”

For more information about inclusive services or employment opportunities, residents can call 01745 331438 / 07342 070635 or visit the Working Denbighshire website: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/working-denbighshire.

About Working Denbighshire:

Working Denbighshire is part funded through the Welsh Government Communities for Work Plus Programme which supports those most disadvantaged in the labour market to overcome the barriers preventing them from gaining employment.

Working Denbighshire is part funded by UK Government.