Choose Employability

Care Leavers led By: Sarra Gravestock – Director and Head of Children & Social Services, Biscoes

Shaping Portsmouth believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to access Education and Employment no matter their background or disadvantages. 

Working with our business and local education providers we commit to creating and providing new and bespoke opportunities in training and employment through work coaching, mentoring, work experience and more.

Clients who are eligible for the programme include Care Leavers, Homeless & Rough Sleepers as well as the Probation Service and have a unique referral criteria and pathway to ensure that we are the organisation best suited to support the individual’s needs and requirements.

Through this programme we aim to promote independence and inspire individuals to take responsibility for their employment journey while we stand side by side and offer guidance and support to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

If you would like to learn more about this programme or can offer support, please contact Kirsty Hill, Education & Community Pillar Lead at kirsty.hill@shapingportsmouth.co.uk

Objectives

  1. To work with client’s who meet our referral criteria and wishes to create an opportunity for themselves in terms of employment and education.
  2. To utilise our partnerships within the business community and provide trusted new opportunities to train, up skill and work towards all types of employment options across multiple industries.
  3. To offer bespoke and client centred approaches to employment and education support working in partnership with our three identified areas Probation, Care Leavers and Homelessness.
  4. To stand side by side with the individuals who we are supporting encouraging and promoting choice, independence and autonomy.

Impact

  • The programme engages with individuals identified where mainstream support is not helpful or fit for purpose.
  • After a successful pilot programme that took place in 2023/24 we have now created and built bespoke criteria and pathways for each cohort and referrals are now open.
  • Local Businesses and Organisations have more direct engagement with our community partners, harbouring stronger relationships.

Testimonials

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