Achieving Potential Programme
Our Achieving Potential Programme provides all Single Homeless Project clients with a range of unique pathways into some form of Education, Training and Employment.
Last year, despite the pandemic, we supported nearly 300 people complete education or training courses, and over 75% of our clients entering a new job remained in work for the contract length or over six months.
We understand that most of our clients want to work in the future, but we know that you might need a little help and that’s where our team of Employment Coordinators come in. We assist with a mix of structured Group Workshops and personalised One to One Support.
For a lot of our clients, it may mean undertaking training or additional learning that would support your employability goals. The program empowers participants by providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence.
Who We Are
Abdul is SHP's Senior Employment Coordinator. Abdul supports clients across SHP with all elements of ETE and also leads on workshop delivery and the ETE micro grant.
Elliot is SHP's Employer Engagement Worker and specialises in reaching out to employers on behalf of our clients. Elliot's role is vital for those SHP clients with employment goals who have ongoing support needs.
Joe is SHP’s Head of Employment Initiatives and oversees the Achieving Potential team.
Achieving Potential
News + Bulletins
Achieving Potential ~ Participant Story
Stephen lives in one of SHP’s supported housing projects. He had been meeting with his Keyworker for support for 6 months when he decided he wanted to see what his job options might be. He began working closely with one of the Employability Teams, and started accessing online courses as well as SHP’s own Employability workshops. Stephen identified security work as a goal, and was supported and funded to take the relevant training and obtain the required industry card. Stephen is now working a part time security role at a local warehouse, a role brokered by his SHP Employment Coordinator.
“I didn’t expect this to happen so quickly. I’ve always normally look backwards. You’ve help me look forwards. Thank you!”
Career Advice
What are the benefits?
The session will be catered and specific to your needs. You can be assisted in CV writing, job searching, career advice etc. Let us get you to where you need to be with Achieving Potential.
Who can refer?
The session is open to anyone who needs assistance in to Education, Training or Employment related.
How to refer?
If you are interested in our Programme - Please speak to your Support Worker - Who will get the ball rolling!
Education
Education provides stability in life, and it is something that no one can ever take away from you. Not only will you learn subjects, but you will also learn new skills, including social skills. The skills and knowledge that you learn whilst in Education will help you now and in later life as you start work. By being Educated, you increase your chances for better career opportunities and open new doors for yourself.
Please find below a few options of face-to-face learning or online Educational platforms and institutions:
Achieving Potential ~ Participant Testimonial
The reason why i joined to SHP due to get that support that courage and confidence. I went to the ETE workshops I learn a lot and then it made me 100% sure what career I want to do which i dream of 5 years ago. When i first started my journey i was very nervous and scared i was thinking can i do it but now i see a change of myself I have become stronger and focused on my career. I want to follow my dream and that is becoming a nursery teacher. They helped me apply for professional clothes through dress for success for my interview and I will now be starting an apprenticeship in September and i thank ETE support workers for their help.
- K. Islam
Employment Workshops
We will be kicking off our Achieving Potential line up with our fortnightly Employability Workshops. As a bonus the workshops will be AQA Accredited, and clients will be able to gain a certificate of attendance to be able to update on their CV.
Your CV
Whether you have a CV, looking to update or improve it this is the workshop for you. Showing you the tips and tricks to get yourself seen.
Finding A Job
It has been a long and difficult year with more people looking for jobs than ever before. This workshop will give you the tools and techniques to succeed where others have fell short.
Your Interview
Make sure you nail your interview with this workshop showing you ins and outs of what employers are looking for in a potential employee.
Maintain and Sustain
Just because you have the job offer does not mean the journey has ended. For those out of employment for a while or have never been employed start the ground off running with this workshop.
To take advantage of our Employment Workshops please speak with your support worker.
Training
Training, Apprenticeships + Support:
Before a few of our clients wish to start full or part time work they want to gain some on the job experience; to be able to start on a stronger foot in an industry they may have not worked in before or not having worked at all. This is where work experience and training would majorly benefit the potential employees in the form of volunteering or apprenticeships.
Employment Inspiration From Abdul
Employment
Working can help you feel independent and give you more control over your own life. One of the biggest positives to an Employment is how it shows commitment, hard-work, dedication, skill, and more. When you work, you are learning new things, getting more skills, and making friends with people you meet through your job.
We are able to assist in many industries so please do not hesitate to contact Abdul, our Senior Employment Co-Ordinator amohamed@shp.org.uk. We are always increasing are partnership with industry leaders and their sectors. Send us a line to get the ball rolling.
Achieving Potential ~ Participant Testimonial
I am a 44-year-old with 4 children. I have made a mistake in my life and been in prison. Recently I got released and was struggling to cope with Covid and life after being away. Abdul was my support, he’s been amazing and helped me with finding jobs and helped me get funding for my travel to go to an interview. Now I’ve got a job working as a beautician. I am grateful for the support I received from Abdul, he was a good listener and without him I’m not sure where I would be. He is helping me with finding jobs but also supporting me emotionally with the loss of my brother recently to Covid. All I can say is he’s been amazing and thank you.
- T.P