Many of our residents face barriers when finding the right job such as:
- Where do I get information?
- Will working affect my benefit?
- Can I access training?
- I have no experience
- I have no qualifications
- I have been out of work too long to go back
A high number of our residents are long term unemployed or experience periods of temporary unemployment. This together with low income can lead to problems with rent payment and for us as an organisation increased rent arrears.
We believe we have a responsibility to provide information and support to residents who wish to seek employment or better their employment opportunities.
The service we aim to provide will assist people to overcome the barriers faced when seeking employment. The benefits to Mercian will be the upskilling of our residents and reducing the number of people who are out of work. Enabling residents to greater afford to pay their rent, develop a greater sense of responsibility and contribute to the upkeep of their neighbourhoods.
The pilot has already seen success in the shape of five residents getting back to work and this is just the start. We have developed very strong relationships with organisations who can give such support such as:
Building Health Hub - Building a better future
Are you interested in finding out about employment opportunities in the Health sector? Visit www.bhhub.co.uk/home/default.aspx to find out more information
Dancescape
Are you an apsiring or established performer or dance teacher/instructor? Interested in teaching dance or taking part in Midlands based dance projects and performances? Ballet, bangra, contemporary, street dance...professional or beginner!
Opportunities to teach or take part in dance and performing arts projects in Coventry, Rugby, Solihull and Warwickshire.
Contact Sarah Jassal - Sub Regional Dance Development Officer, Solihull MBC on sjassal@solihull.gov.uk.
If you are seeking employment support no matter what your age, experience or background please call James Walsh on 0121 322 7404 for an informal chat.