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A nationally recognised "Not for Profit" charitable organisation founded in 1983. Prime contractors and sub contractors in both DWP contracts and various ESF contracts ResponsibilitiesEngage client onto The Work Choice Programme working alongside Work ProgrammeCarrying out assessments on customers using various diagnostic toolsSourcing suitable employers in a large geographical area for voluntary, work placements and ultimately employment of individuals Sourcing suitable premises and setting up Job Clubs for customers to attend and delivery of Job CoachingEnsuring suitability of employment to ensure job sustainmentInputting all data to company data base ensuring it's complianceKey Achievements in Role:Effective Business Development culminating in 86% of customers in voluntary work or employment within first 3 months of engaging. Job Club used as "model" by company throughout Scotland due to factors such as attendance, innovation and delivery

Founded in 1983 JHP has in excess of 750 staff who work with individual learners, local and national employers, partner organisations and support agencies to provide high quality training and support to individualsResponsibilities Delivery of Job Centre Plus Support Contract Delivery of Get Ready for Work ProgrammeEffective Business Development and building relationships with all Job Centres and external providers throughout Renfrewshire and GlasgowKey Achievements in Role:Referrals to Support Contract increased by 300% in first two months of taking up post, due to effective networking, marketing and liaising with JC Plus and partnership working

Leading providers of employment services and employment to people experiencing complex barriers to employmentResponsibilitiesOne to One support of vulnerable adultsCore Skills Assessments, Lifeskills Training and Dyslexia ScreeningCompiling Action Plan, progressing clients into employment and In Work Support to ensure retention figures were achievedVocational profiling and job matching of candidatesCaseload Management and Report WritingKey achievements in roleAchieving Dyslexia Screening Certification and being the sole administrator of this assessment company wide in Scotland

12 years welfare to work experience accross numerous programmes

A national social enterprise company who helps devise and manage efficient, innovative and flexible ways into work. Prime Contractors for leading DWP contracts, and sub contractors to A4e, ESG and Glasgow Works founded in 1980ResponsibilitiesEngaging clients with multiple barriers through networking with external agencies and working in conjunction with Glasgow's Regeneration AgenciesAssessing client's needs, capabilities and barriers, thereafter devising an individual action planAppropriate and effective signposting of customers to internal and external provisionKey achievements in roleExceeding target of customers engaging monthly by 55%

ResponsibilitiesProgressing client on health benefits to " Job Ready" statusBusiness DevelopmentMarketing clients skills and attributes to potential employersIn Work Support to maximise sustainment of employmentKey Achievement in roleSeconded to ESF Bidding Team to carry out generic research

ResponsibilitiesWorking on various projects such as NDDP, Life Coach and Progress to Work Link UpEngaging and progressing a diverse range of customers into meaningful employmentNetworking, organising and attending events ton raise the profile of both The Company and customerKey Achievements in RolePromoted to Team Leader for The Life Coach Project to mentor and guide a team of 12

ResponsibilitiesLiaising with employers and Employment Services and clients to ensure sustainability of employmentDealing with TFW,TEGS, and New Deal 18-24Placement Vetting and carrying out Health & Safety checks and ensuring all relevant paperwork was completed to meet compliance requirements

Work Based CertificatesMental Health Awareness Train The TrainerAnxiety and Depression Placement VettingEquality and Diversity Dyslexia ScreeningHealth & Safety SafeguardingSchizophrenia and Paranoia Effective PresentationAdditional InformationA wealth of experience having worked on projects such as Work Choice, Progress to Work, New Deal for Disabled People and Life Coach. My focused attitude, reliability and results were recognised by The Wise Group when I was appointed Team Leader for 8 Team members in The Life Coach Project.