ready for work welfare to work conference rebecca ford policy & research manager
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Ready for Work Welfare to Work Conference Rebecca Ford Policy & Research Manager [email protected] www.bitc.org.uk/readyforwork. What is Ready for Work?. A four stage programme with businesses engaged throughout. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Ready for Work
Welfare to Work ConferenceRebecca Ford
Policy & Research [email protected]
www.bitc.org.uk/readyforwork
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What is Ready for Work?
A four stage programme with businesses engaged throughout...
RegistrationPre-
placement training
Work Placement
Post-placement
support
“Businesses must not underestimate the power of Ready for Work. The pleasure our people get from helping someone change their life is enormous and translates into building a motivated and loyal workforce.”
- Barry Quatermass, IMS Director, Carillion
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160 businesses engaged in
20 cities
Where are we?
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Who do we help?
Previous rough sleepers 30%Currently homeless - living in hostel 27%Ex-offenders 29%Care leavers 12%Previous substance dependence 17%Previous alcohol dependence 13%Ex-forces 5%
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Our impact
• 7,000+ people have been supported by the programme and over 3,000+ have gained employment since 2001.
• 40%+ of people who complete work placements enter employment.
• 27.3% of clients have gained a sustained job outcome compared to official Work Programme statistics of 14.7% for the equivalent Work Programme Group of clients (Early Access Group).
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Key features of the programme• Specialist expertise for the client group• Strong links with referral agencies • Employers involved throughout all stages• Understanding business drivers and needs• Managing ‘risk’ for employers• Educating employers about the client group• Consistent programme across multiple locations• Single point of contact nationally and robust account
management• Evaluation of client outcomes AND benefits to business• Strong track record which helps us push boundaries
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And finally…
“My friends and family have noticed how much happier I have been since I got back to work. I now feel much more part of society, like I am making a difference to something.”
- Ready for Work client with unspent convictions