European Social Fund 2014 – 2020 North East (Links to Work) NELEP Area VCSE Skills, Inclusion and Employment Focus Group 22 nd March An introduction to Working Links and our partners
Our experience: Britain We deliver a comprehensive and effective outsourced We: support and delivery network throughout Britain, working closely with: create positive futures � Department for Work and Pensions, supporting long- for our communities. term unemployed people with a variety of needs and barriers into lasting employment. get people into lasting employment. � Ministry of Justice, delivering rehabilitation support, as well as employment and skills training and guidance to help to break the cycle people with convictions both in custody and in the of reoffending. community. � Local government, offering a range of employment and share our experience skills programmes for local with developing government and agencies across Britain. markets. � Skills Funding Agency, providing skills for young people and adults with a focus on employment outcomes. � European Social Fund, providing support for families with complex needs.
Working Links: accreditations We were recently awarded an ‘Excellent’ Merlin Standard which recognises and promotes sustainable excellence within supply chains. In July 2016 we were awarded a ‘Strong’ Provider Assurance Team (PAT) score, that covers governance, risk management and control arrangements. We also have continued certification with the Matrix quality standard for information, advice and guidance services.
ESF North East Live 9 th January 2017 DM2
Slide 4 DM2 McCormack, Daniel, 18/10/2016
Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this Provision individuals must be unemployed or inactive, Work Programme Leavers and one of the following: � Unemployed after completing Work Programme � Health condition and/or Disability lasting more than 12 months including Physical, Mental Health and Behavioural issues � Recovering from Drug or Alcohol abuse It is expected that LEP Priority Group Participants will mainly fall into one of the following groups: � ESA Claimants in the Work Related Activity Group � JSA Claimants with a health condition � JSA or ESA ex-Incapacity Benefit Claimants � Universal Credit Claimants who are ex JSA or ESA claimants ESF Provision must be part-time for all Participants. The maximum duration of this ESF Provision for a Participant is a continuous period of 52 weeks from the Participant’s start.
Our Delivery Model
Interventions Assess •Monthly 1-2-1 • Engagement Workers •Local ES •Regular face to face working with •Door 2 Door/Streetwalk activities to support local employers •VCS/Statutory the actions defined in •MyWorksearch; BKSB; the plan •Foodbanks / Churches •Individual Key CV Build; BOCs; •Link with key •JCP/LA Workers based in Interview, confidence, national/local •Skype / Facetime multi-agency venues Digital College, MOOCs, •Toddler groups employers/SME review •Schools/Colleges s/SEs •Catalyst – Analysis of •Disclosure advice, •Meeting in community barriers to create an •ID •Drop-in, pop-up venues action plan dealing interactive Engagement •Bank accounts with core issues. session •Transport to work •Calls/Emails/Eshots •Debt Management •Messaging - facebook •Complete •Digital marketing – •Health Professionals / instagram / Assessment over push/pull whattsapp •Housing support multiple sessions •Functional skills (LEAP) •Specialist Partners for •Informal Peer Support •Advocacy •Regular re- Engagement of priority •Vocational Quals assessment to groups – location •Healthy Living measure distance •Specialist partners specific Activities (Walks, travelled •MH Awareness Eating Healthily) •Family Learning •Community focused activities ES / IWS Engage Case Manage Continuous Engagement Activities: Employer Sales Sessions; Health & Wellbeing sessions; CAB; MPs; IT Literacy, Social Inclusion activities
What is Our Approach to Health & Wellbeing? Improving client outcomes with health and wellbeing support Three key features: • Education • Empowerment • Outcome focused - return to sustainable employment, better self management of health condition Appropriate Work
Health & Wellbeing Improving client outcomes with health and wellbeing support � Health & Wellbeing model - Physical and mental health support from in-house Health Professionals � Identification of health related barriers to employment � Outcome focused - Improved health, empowerment, return to work and sustainability � Signposting – Linking with GP’s, Health Professionals and established local services to address customers health conditions or drug and alcohol misuse � Two levels of support : � General lifestyle management – confidence, motivation, weight management, sleep & routine, nutrition, smoking � Specific health related – physical (musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, neurological) and mental health issues (depression, anxiety, stress)
Health and Wellbeing Workshops and Groups Health Education Health Specific Lifestyle & Wellbeing Weekly Workshops Workshops Workshops Workshops Achieving your Exercise and Physical Anxiety Management Circuit Classes potential Activity Assertiveness Arthritis Awareness Healthy Eating Fit Club Managing Your Confidence Building Back Care Pilates Lifestyle & Wellbeing Dealing with Negative COPD Awareness Relaxation Group Comments Work Specific Workshops Exercise and Coping with Walking Group Wellbeing Symptoms of Pain Disclosing your Health Depression Managing your Mood Condition Management Managing Interview Motivational Strategies Diabetes Awareness Nerves Managing Work/Life Positive Outlooks Neck care Balance Work, Health and Sleep Wellbeing Stress, Management and Coping Strategies
Our Delivery Partners Hubs in Durham City, Stanley, Bishop Auckland and Newton Aycliffe Engagement and guidance with focus on priority customers requiring Mental and Physical health interventions. Co Durham – Seaham and Peterlee End to end support for customers with multiple barriers including Health, Housing issues, Debt and Substance Abuse. Pan CPA – services reach across the region in locally based community venues. End to end support for disabled customers and specialist knowledge of barriers facing veterans. Working Pan CPA – Sites include Team Valley, Newcastle, Wallsend and Chester le Street Supporting customers recovering from substance abuse and women who have experienced domestic violence or offenders .
Our Delivery Partners 4 sites around Gateshead Community based end to end support including money advice, housing support, skills training and work placements. Established site in Pallion, Sunderland Individualised customer focus with skills training and signposting to local support services. Pan CPA – 13 sports and community venues across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and Co Durham Engaging customers through physical activity and mentoring into employment.
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