1. 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

2. 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

4. 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:

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

6. 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

7. 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?

8. For further information please contact:
Tina Allan at JGA on or