Future Pathways is currently driving a big push for signups during November and December 2022.  

Future Pathways is a voluntary employment support programme (funded by GLA and ESF) delivered by LBH colleagues that provides individually tailored support for Young Londoners aged 18-24 who are NOT in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) and fall within the below categories:

Heathrow Skill Academy recognise the unique requirements of recruiting for an airport environment. The Academy has been supporting Team Heathrow with their recruitment needs since 2004. They work with over 100 employers at the airport. Covering the broad range of sectors that operate at the airport and from entry level skills through to managerial level.  Please see some of their vacancies listed below that are paid at or above the London Living Wage of £11.95 per hour.    

For more information on the Academy click on the link below.

JD Wetherspoon are seeking a motivated and energetic Associate to join their team full- time at Heathrow Airport. To deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all customers, with the key aim of retaining and attracting new customers. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

To deliver consistently high standards of Cleanliness, Quality, Service, Maintenance and Atmosphere. (CQSMA)

Always be welcoming to customers

Encourage customer loyalty by consistent good performance.

Be aware of and be knowledgeable about all promotions, events and new products within your pub.

Receive and deliver customer orders either face to face or via the app achieving our service standards at all times.

Respond to any customer feedback in a positive and helpful manner, seeking support if required. Feedback all complaints to the management team.

To take pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness by adopting our Clean As You Go philosophy (including, but not limited to staff areas, external areas, toilets, bar and glass-wash, customer areas)

Skills and Experience

Demonstrate passion and enthusiasm in your role and show commitment to your pub and Wetherspoon

Have exceptional time management skills

Have a strong work ethic and be self-motivated

Have a friendly nature and excellent communication skills

Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful

Remain calm when working in a high-pressure environment

Adhere to Wetherspoon appearance standards

Salary

£12.00 per hour 

WHSmith are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Night Sales Assistant to join their team at Heathrow Airport.  The role requires shift work and there are opportunities for career development with training.

Responsibilities include:

Checking and unpacking deliveries

re-stocking shelves

Implementing new and exciting promotional campaigns

Making sure the store is ready before the doors open for customers in the morning

To always deliver a friendly service, smiling, greeting, and making eye contact with every customer you encounter

Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising to ensure the store is well presented, accurately following planograms

Targeted on having appropriate Till Point Conversations with every customer to add on sales and increase the average transaction value

Working as an active member of the team, supporting colleagues in all tasks

Demonstrating good product knowledge to customers on key promotions and offers, maximising selling opportunities

Approaching customers that may require assistance if on the shop floor

 Skills

Organised; process driven and can use their initiative when needed, they should also be:

• A great listener, good to talk to and naturally helpful
• Confident towards maximising sales opportunities
• Delivers personal targets to agreed expectation
• Taking responsibility for personal performance within wider team
• Respectful of others

Salary

£10.00 per hour + £2 per hour Night Premium (Night premium of £2 per hour is paid for hours worked between 00.00am - 5.00am)

Are you working with a young person who needs financial help for course fee’s tools or equipment or needs help getting to a new job until their first payslip?

The Princes Trust Development Awards can cover the cost of with up to £175-£250 (depending on needs, location, and funding availability) which will be paid directly to an organisation, or the young person will be sent a voucher.

What’s involved?​​​​​​​

Aged 16 to 30 and living in the UK

Studying less than 14 hours a week or not in compulsory education

Unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week

 Development Awards can support:

Accredited course fees up to Level 3 (A-level equivalent)

Tools, equipment or uniforms for a job or qualification

Job licence fees

Transport to a new job until first pay slip

Development Awards can't support:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Living expenses e.g., rent or bills

Business start-up costs

Costs for items that have already been paid for

Gap year or overseas projects​​​​​​​

Level 4 course fees and beyond (i.e., Higher National Certificate​​​​​​ or Diploma)

For further information call the Princes Trust free on 0800 842 842 or click on the link below to complete an application form 

The electrical industry is leading the way in low carbon revolution. The design and installation of smart homes and buildings, and the growth in solar panels and electric vehicles means there are exciting career options for those who want to be part of the green agenda. However, the electrical training landscape is changing and it’s important to be fully aware of the career options for both school/college leavers and career changers.

This year a new apprenticeship option – Domestic Electrician – will launch, joining the existing Installation Electrician apprenticeship.

People are being easily misled into courses that do not lead to qualified status or are recognised by employers.  Please follow the link below to find out more about the two apprentice routes and the correct ways to becoming fully qualified.

Atos is a leading international IT services company with a client base of international blue-chip companies across all industry sectors. Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organizations to create their firm of the future. Ambitions for Autism are delighted to be partnering with Atos to offer this 8-week internship within their Account Management Office.

The role will be suitable for someone looking to learn more about:

• Setting up processes
• Basic project management skills
• Working in an Account Management Office.

Eligibility

• Working from home (young people must be based in the UK) with the option to work from MidCity Place 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA
• Autistic and aged 18+? 
• Enjoy working closely with numbers and creating reports from data
• Enjoys data analysis and presenting your findings using Excel?
• Has an interest in the IT industry

The role will be suitable for someone looking to learn more about:

• Setting up processes
• Basic project management skills
• Working in an Account Management Office.

Placement start date: 1 February 2023 for 8 weeks

Interviews: 5 December

Application deadline: 21 November, 10.00am

Salary: Living Wage

Location: Working from home (you must be based in the UK) with the option to work from MidCity Place 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA

Hours: 37 hours a week

For the full job description and information on the application process please click on the link below.

Scope are offering a range of online and offline employment support for working- age disabled people. Registering and taking part in an employment programme with Scope also gives access to their jobs board that advertises current vacancies from Disability Confident Employers.

Career Pathways 

Offers careers guidance to young disabled people aged between 15 and 25.

Up to 3 sessions with a dedicated careers adviser who will work with young people to: 

•  help identify their options
• develop their career goals
• create an action plan

 Kickstart 

One-to-one employment service support for anyone who is disabled or has a health condition.  

Meeting with a dedicated adviser every 2 weeks for up to 6 months.

Support with:

• CV writing
• job search
• applications
• interview skills, including mock interviews
• reasonable adjustments
• how to talk about disability or your condition to an employer

If required, they can also offer:

• some in work support
• better off calculations

 Starting Line 

This employment service is for disabled people at the start of their journey into employment. 

One-to-one support plus 2 group sessions a week over 7 weeks covering:

• Introduction and goal setting
• Who you are and what you want
• CV writing
• Cover letters and application forms
• Communication skills
• Being confident and assertive
• Planning and time management
• How to talk about disability
• Telephone skills and social media
• Opportunity searching
• Positive first impressions
• Interview skills

 Find out more at www.scope.org.uk/career-pathways or make a referral by clicking the button below.

Amplified Arts Academy (AMP) would like to support care experienced young people by offering free access to places in their performing arts classes.

AMP classes enable students to learn and develop new skills, find and foster connection with their peers, and benefit from the expertise of their industry-leading teachers.

They offer AMP classes in ACT, DANCE, DRUMS, KEYS, GUITARS and VOCALS.

Eligibility Criteria

Care Experienced young people up to the age of 21.

Where:

Classes run in Canning Town, East London.

To take up the offer, please email:

info@amplifiedartsacademy.com   with the subject line Care Leavers Covenant

or Contact – Julia Davies: 07765047899