ESF HEALTHY FUTURES PROJECT A ESF PROJECT TO SUPPORT UNEMPLOYED ADULTS (19+) INTO WORK OR APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE SECTOR Sandy Hutchison – Director of Partnerships Julie Naldrett – Project Manager

ESF PROJECT OVERVIEW The project aims to offer skills development, job readiness and pre-apprenticeship training for unemployed people aged 19+ Project Duration: November 2016-July 2018 Recruitment Target: 1,161 Geographic Coverage: Central London (9 Boroughs) – 688 participants South London (7 Boroughs) – 473 participants Priority Groups: Unemployed & Economically Inactive Women 50+ BAME, particularly black men Ex-offenders Ex-military Care Leavers People with disabilities

ESF PROJECT OVERVIEW The project will deliver a range of support including: Initial Assessment & Needs Analysis Information Advice and Guidance Mentoring/key worker support Regulated & Non Regulated Activity (including Employability, Pre-Apprenticeship & specific care related certificates & industry qualifications) Job Brokerage/Job and Apprenticeship Matching In Work Support Partners include:

STRATEGIC PARTNERS Our Strategic Partners include: Skills for Care Job Centre Plus Local Authorities Voluntary/Charitable Organisations/Housing Associations Employers

Business Benefits Benefits to employers include: Support with recruitment – no cost job brokerage Job ready candidates Understanding the Adult H&SC Sector values Tailored activities – H&S, Manual Handling, Safeguarding, Basic Skills, Communication, IT, Customer Care, Mental Capacity Act, Personal Care Employability Support – work ethic, interview techniques Candidate matching service to job vacancies including Apprenticeships Support for retention - In work support for 6 months Mapping of future training – on-going learning

Support for H&SC Sector Raise awareness of range of careers in the Sector Address perceptions of the Sector Support recruitment & retention Spot & support talented individuals to work in the Sector Promote Apprenticeships Address issues of transition from unemployment to work Support a skilled workforce to meet the needs of people who need care Any Questions?

For further information please contact: Tina Allan at JGA on 020 3869 0247 or 020 8426 2666 tina.allen@jga-group.co.uk