Support to become work ready
Positive Steps – Not sure what path to take next? Positive steps are available to give information, advice and guidance for your career pathway and to look at what opportunities are available.
To get in touch call 0161 621 9300.
Reform Radio = Interested in music/radio production, social media or creative writing?
Reform Radio are holding a Music & Radio course for 16-18 year olds with experience of being in care. The course will result in a 1 hour live radio show!If you would like to get involved or would like more information, send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk or call/text 07943820153.
National Careers Service – Need some tips on your CV? The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about the different ways you the service can support you.
People Plus – Want some advice and guidance on your next steps?
Free course sign up sessions run every week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm. To join the sessions email Manchester.skills@peopleplus.co.uk with your full name, date of birth and contact number.
JET – Work Club Plus: Need support in your next steps in employment or training? JET provide tailored support that suits you with your next steps towards employment and lifelong learning opportunities.Contact the team on 0161 331 2000 or email employmentsupport@jigsawhomes.org.uk
Routes to Work = Are available to offer advice, support and practical assistance to local residents with a disability, mental health condition or a substance misuse which is a barrier to employment, training, or volunteering.
Click here for more information or call 0161 342 2400.
The Growth Company – Skills Support – 15-24 and not in education, employment or training? The Growth Company offer friendly, non-judgmental support to help you make the right choices about your future, removing barriers and helping you achieve your goals through work experience, vocational skills and confidence.
Call the team on 0161 240 6124, or email GrowthGM@gcskills-support.uk.
Support to Work Extra: tailored employment support
Support to Work Extra offers tailored employment support for disabled people. You could be looking for your first job, or to get back into work, education, training, or volunteering. We will work together to help you achieve your goals.
Eligibility: Support to Work Extra is free and open to you, if you are:
- disabled or have an impairment or condition
- aged 16 and over
- live in England
In-person support is available in:
- London
- Leeds, and
- Manchester
Employment advice, training, and support
Our employment advisers will talk with you and agree the level of support you need to reach your goals.
You will work with your adviser for up to 20 weeks.
We will support you to:
- grow in confidence, assertiveness, and independence
- develop your interview skills
- find volunteering, training, education, or employment opportunities
- talk about disability in the workplace
- help you to write a CV or job application for you
- support you to search for jobs and work experience for you
One-to-ones with your adviser
You will also have regular meetings with your adviser. These one-to-ones will offer you support and guidance throughout the programme.
Group support and training sessions
Your employment adviser will recommend group support and training sessions that they believe will benefit you and your goals.
These sessions will give you the skills and support to succeed in your career journey.
Refer here: https://www.scope.org.uk/employment-services/support-to-work-extra/ or contact extra@scope.org.uk