Heidi Richards Email & Phone Number

Aberdare, Gb

Treforest, Wales, United Kingdom

Aberdare

I offered support and coaching to customers on the Work Programme in employability skills, carried out inductions, assisted customers to identify and overcome barriers as well as motivate them to help themselves. I also designed and delivered employability training sessions to customers both ESA and JSA which moved them forward toward more effective job searching as well as hopefully gaining sustainable employment. All training and support was carried out both one to one or in group settings depending on the customers’ needs. I ensured customer records were updated with progression as well as new goals set with the customer to ensure their continued progression. In addition to this I also held weekly sessions assisting people with mental health issues to identify triggers and plan for ongoing recovery and wellness through WRAP Sessions.

Abercynon

I deliver Workskills and ESW qualifications to a range of learners including NEETs and 18 yrs upwards on the Engagement Gateway and Steps to Employment programmes as well as non accredited courses. I deliver and assess all work to include the embedding of ESW and ESDGC themes. Further to this, I assist the learners in building portfolios as well as mark and reference their work to put forward to awarding bodies for qualifications. I work out of multiple locations and work within a team of IQA’s Assessors and Administration staff to ensure all work is completed within tight deadlines and all targets are met.

Planning, creating and delivering training sessions in job search skills for people aged 18 – 24 from a range of backgrounds and abilities, developing individual strategies to ensure quality tailored support, taking into account their capabilitiesHelping clients identify and overcome barriers, build confidence and set realistic and achievable goalsCarrying out mentoring interviews with each customer and work together to create action plans for their progressionIdentify customers’ further training needs, research employers and match skill set with appropriate work placements and job goalsTrain, support and supervise Future Jobs Fund staff whilst they support CTF customers in their job searchSign post customers to other beneficial training providers at conclusion of their programme to continue and enhance their progressionTrack and record CTF customers successes and ensure records are accurate and reports are developed and provided as and when requested

Offer support, guidance and advice to unemployed people in overcoming barriers and gaining employment, ensuring diversity and inclusion for all ages and abilities, motivating and building confidenceNetworking with other training providers, employment and government agenciesBasic administration duties i.e. inputting data onto computers, filing, photocopying, meeting and greeting clients, Evaluating and reviewing client’s progress Collation of data for monthly reports and financial claimsDesigning module session plans for sub contractors to deliver to clientsVisiting lone parents at external locations suitable to themselves, on a one to one basis, mentoring and supporting their every need while job searching.