Employment & Skills Area Partnership: Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s

Employment Support in East 2019

a guide for employment professionals Version 2

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Contents

Page Description Page No.

Introduction 3

Summary of Employment services delivered across Dales, Mapperley and St Ann’s 4

Work Clubs / Drop-in Locations across Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s 5

Comprehensive details of employment support offered across Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s 6

City College Nottingham 6 Community Recording Studio 6 Enable 7 Futures for You 7 Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing 8 Money Sorted 8 Nottingham Jobs 9 Opportunity & Change 9 Renewal Trust 10 Sustrans 10 The Prince’s Trust 11 Towards Work 11

Glossary of Terms 12

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Introduction

This guide has been produced for professionals providing employment support for residents living in the wards of Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s.

The guide is divided into 3 sections:

 a summary of local employment support  local work clubs / drop-in sessions  comprehensive details of employment support

Although details are correct at the time of publication, employment support services are ever changing, therefore we cannot guarantee all details will remain current and accurate. To avoid disappointment we advise that you contact the provider for the most up-to-date information prior to referring a jobseeker to their services.

If you are a provider of employment services and wish to amend your details or add details of your organisation then please email [email protected]

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Summary of Employment services delivered across Dales, Mapperley and St Ann’s

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1 City College Nottingham Dales / St Ann’s ABG 25+      citycollegenottingham.com 0115 9101 455 Dales / St Ann’s / ESF / Big Lottery / 2 Community Recording Studio 16-29   crsstudionotts.co.uk 07921 845 763 Citywide ABG / Other Dales / Mapperley / ESF / ESFA / Big 3 Enable 16+     enable.uk.net 0115 7100 200 St Ann’s / Citywide Lottery / Other Dales / Mapperley / ESF / Big Lottery / 4 Futures for You 16+     futuresforyou.com 08000 85 85 20 St Ann’s / Citywide Core Funding / other ESF / ABG / Core 5 Metropolitan TV Housing St Ann’s / Citywide 18+      mtvh.co.uk 07738 713 989 Funding Dales / Mapperley / 6 Money Sorted ESF / Big Lottery 15+    moneysortedind2n2.org 0115 9081 534 St Ann’s / Citywide Dales / Mapperley / 7 Nottingham Jobs ESF / Other 18+     nottinghamjobs.com 0115 876 4508 St Ann’s / Citywide Dales / Mapperley / 8 Opportunity & Change ESF / Big Lottery 18+   opportunityandchange.org 07809 904 790 St Ann’s / Citywide Dales / St Ann’s / 9 Renewal Trust ABG 18+    renewaltrust.co.uk 0115 911 2226 Citywide Dales / Mapperley / 10 Sustrans Other 16+  sustrans.org.uk 07825 285 122 St Ann’s / Citywide Dales / Mapperley / Private Donations / 11 The Prince’s Trust 16-29     princes-trust.org.uk 0115 845 6495 St Ann’s / Citywide other Dales / Mapperley / 12 Towards Work ESF / Big Lottery 18+    towardswork.org.uk 0115 9788 212 St Ann’s / Citywide

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Work Clubs / Drop-in Locations across Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s

Several organisations offer weekly drop-in sessions across the area for residents seeking employment support, details of which can be found below. If attending a session for the first time we would recommend that you call the delivery organisation to confirm times and venue.

Day Time Delivery Partner Telephone Number Delivery Address

Monday 9.30am – 4pm Renewal Trust 0115 911 2226 The Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Robin Hood Chase, St Ann’s NG3 4EZ

Monday 2pm - 4pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 St Ann's Valley Library, St Ann's Valley Centre, NG3 3GG

Monday 9am – 5pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 City College Nottingham, Carlton road Nottingham NG3 2NR

Tuesday 9am – 5pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 City College Nottingham, Carlton road Nottingham NG3 2NR

Tuesday 9.30am -12.30pm Renewal Trust 0115 911 2226 St Ann's Valley Library, St Ann's Valley Centre, NG3 3GG

Tuesday 1.30pm – 4pm Renewal Trust 0115 911 2226 The Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Robin Hood Chase, St Ann’s NG3 4EZ

Wednesday 9am – 5pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 City College Nottingham, Carlton road Nottingham NG3 2NR

Metropolitan Thames Wednesday 9am - 4pm 07738 713 989 Gedney Avenue Community Resource Centre St Ann’s NG3 3DB Valley Housing

Wednesday 2pm - 4pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 Dales Library, 206 Dale, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4HJ

Friday 9am – 5pm City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 City College Nottingham, Carlton road Nottingham NG3 2NR

Metropolitan Thames Friday 9am - 4pm 07738 713 989 Loxley House DWP, Station Street, Nottingham. NG2 3NG Valley Housing

Friday APPT ONLY City College Nottingham 0115 9101 455 Jamia Sultania Mosque, 54 Sneinton Dale, Sneinton , Nottingham NG2 4HE

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Comprehensive details of employment support offered across Dales, Mapperley & St Ann’s

No. Name Contact Details Overview  One –to-one support to drop-ins and regular clients. Each client will have a specific need either updated CV, require covering letter or help with using DirectGov. Jobs site and Nottinghamjobs.com

 Mock Interviews – Specifically tailored to the actual interview. Help with completing online application forms. Record keeping – Updating Job tracker and obtaining feedback from employers. Contacting local employers

Shakil Ahmed  Volunteering – Assisting in application process. Contacting employers and inviting them on site. Encouraging Nottingham City College clients to access Sustrans alternative travel 1 Carlton Road Nottingham, NG3 2NR  Using library computers for beginners. This includes general PC use, How to create email address, job sites to register onto t: 0115 9101455 e: [email protected]  Up-skilling: College courses for Maths and English Functional Skills (13 Weeks) or GCSE’s (Full term), Access to w: citycollegenottingham.com Free online courses from Safeguarding/Prevent and around care. Partner colleges and SBWA.

City College College City Nottingham Working out of their studio and activity premises at Russell Youth Club in St Anns, CRS engage and work with NEET

BAME young people. They use a series of innovative activities using music, digital arts, film and sport to engage participants and act as a vehicle for basic and other transferable skills development.

 CV writing Rachael Flanagan  Job Searching and job application Community Recording Studio  30 hours voluntary work experience

2 c/o Russell Youth Club,  Interview skills Lowdham Street, St Ann’s,  Funding for interview clothes Nottingham. NG3 2DP

t: 07921 845766 e: [email protected] w: www.crsstudionotts.co.uk

Community Recording Community Recording Studios (CRS)

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 Non-regulated learning 19+. We deliver a variety of programmes from introduction to maths and English, personal development, IT and employability skills (this is both pre-employment and once in employment). Learners can then progress onto our Adult Education Budget (AEB) programme. We also offer ESOL classes to vulnerable refugees

 We deliver AEB regulated learning 19+. We deliver a variety of programme, for example, functional skills in maths and English (entry 1,2,3 and level 1 and 2), basic IT, employability programmes, customer service, health and social care and administration. These courses are level 1 and 2 courses

3 Ian Newton  Traineeships 16-18- and 19-24. Learners will complete work experience with an employer, as we as, attending Carlton Road Business Centre an employability/personal development course and maths and English 27-31 Carlton Road Nottingham, NG3 2DG  Apprenticeships 16-18, 19 -24 and 25+. We offer apprenticeship opportunities at level 2,3,4 and 5 in Business Administration, Customer Service, Adult Care, Team Leading, Management, Hospitality and Cleaning Services

t. 0115 7100200 e: [email protected]  Advanced Learner Loans at Level 3. We deliver a variety of programmes from History, Business, Law to w: enable.uk.net Accountancy and Sport/Coaching. Learners progress to University at the end of their studies

Enable Opportunity & Change (BBO) supports people who have multiple complex needs, which are preventing them from being socially included and preventing them from achieving stability to gain employment. Multiple and complex needs include homelessness, or being vulnerably housed, having mental health issues, substance misuse issues, offending or ex-offending past (need to have at least 2 complex needs to be eligible)

 Personalised 1:1 support for 12-18 months. Support includes group sessions for those on programme. Significant personal budgets Claire Eden 4 Framework Housing Association  Support with the costs of travel, childcare etc. if identified within needs assessment at a barrier 21 Clarendon Street, Nottingham. NG1 5HR  Tailored interventions: equine therapy, art therapy, singing,

For referrals, contact the most appropriate provider by visiting www.opportunityandchange.org/contact-us and t: 0115 970 9549 selecting Nottingham City. e: [email protected] w: www.opportunityandchange.org

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 Housing Aid / Leaving Care (16 to 29yrs) providing 1:1 employment support for clients experiencing housing related issues or with the leaving care team. For further information contact Ben Seaman for Housing Aid [email protected] and Esther Murray for Leaving Care [email protected]

 The National Careers Service (19+ or 18+ if in receipt of benefits) Career planning to help understand the current labour market, identify transferable skills, new career paths and routes into employment. Contact Paul Paul Price-Hazlehurst Clifton for further information on NCS city centre [email protected] 5th Floor, Pearl House, Friar Lane, Nottingham. NG1 6BT  Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies (18+) providing 1:1 employment support to clients who are unemployed, employed or employed and currently off work due to mental health needs. Contact Ben Seaman

5 t: 08000 85 85 20 for further information [email protected] e: [email protected] w: www.futuresforyou.com  Intensive Careers Support (up to 18yrs old) 1:1 support for school and college leavers who are NEET. Contact Esther Murray for further information on ICS [email protected]

 Disability Careers Support (SEND Contract aged 15-29) Employability and Transitions Support for Nottingham City residents with a current EHC Plan. Referrals to [email protected]

Futures for You Providing employment and training support for young adults aged 18-29.

 Regular meetings with a dedicated support worker  Action planning to help you move towards employment or education  Support with updating your CV  Help from Nottingham Jobs to find suitable job vacancies Philip Parr  Help to complete job applications and prepare for interviews Metropolitan Thames Valley 6 Housing, Raleigh House, To make a referral contact Phil Parr on 07738 713 989 or email [email protected] 68 – 84 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, NG7 3NN

t: 07738 713989 e: [email protected] w: www.mtvh.co.uk

Metropolitan ThamesMetropolitan Housing Valley

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Money Sorted (BBO) is run by St. Anns Advice, this programme supports unemployed people aged 15 years and over (no upper limit) who require assistance with money management and financial inclusion support. Support offered includes:

 Personalised 1:1 support up to 6 months (flexible locations) also a range of group sessions are offered

Debbie Webster  Support with the costs of travel, childcare etc. if identified within needs assessment at a barrier St Ann’s Advice Centre

7 Neighbourhood Chase Centre  Support with current financial circumstances, including debt, benefits, banking and any other aspects St Anns, Nottingham. NG3 4EZ To make a referral telephone 0115 9081 534 t: 0115 9081534 e: [email protected] w: www.moneysortedind2n2.org

Money Sorted A joint initiative between , Futures and DWP that aims to create local jobs and opportunities for local people. Activities include:

 Nottingham Works is a consortium of almost 20 delivery partners providing employment support for city residents aged 15-29 who are NEET

 Caseload management and support for local jobseekers who register with the service Phill Yates 8 Nottingham Jobs,  Manage Nottingham Jobs Fund, a grant of £5000 to eligible employers to recruit Nottingham city residents Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. NG2 3NG  Provide specialist recruitment services free of charge to local employers looking to recruit or grow their business t: 0115 876 4508 e: [email protected]  Dedicated website promoting local jobs, training opportunities and events w: www.NottinghamJobs.com

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 One to One support – Pre-booked appointments Wednesday – Friday

 Free use of IT suite to look for employment, claim benefit etc. with vacancy board

 Job Club – Monday All Day at The Chase Neighbourhood Centre. Tuesday AM at Valley Centre St Anns Library.

Tuesday PM at The Chase Neighbourhood Centre  Resident Grants – to remove small financial barriers to employment such as bus passes, work clothes, DBS,

9 Cherry Underwood Renewal Trust, 27 – 31 Carlton Road,  SIA Badges etc. Nottingham, NG3 2DG  Skills in CV / interview technics – Supporting people to achieve a fit for purpose individual CV, Job searching

t: 0115 911 2226 skills and interview techniques including mock interviews e: [email protected] w: www.renewaltrust.co.uk

Renewal Trust The Sustrans Access project provides travel support for Nottingham City residents who are actively seeking work or employability related opportunities or are new starters. This is initially a travel plan for a journey the client makes regularly as part of their job seeking.

 If the participant is then interested in cycling they can be referred onto a range of cycle services such as: . Cycle training so they can become a confident cyclist . A free reconditioned bike and accessories . Bike maintenance course so they can do simple repairs on their bike saving money. . A 2 day ‘Build a Bike’ course where participants strip down a bike a rebuild it while learning bike 10 Charlotte Arkley maintenance skills, they then keep the bike Sustrans, . The project offers free bike health checks across the city. We hold a monthly session at the Dales centre Suite 205, 2 King Street, library on 1st Wednesday of the month, 12.30-4pm where jobseekers can get their bike checked and

(Access) Nottingham, NG1 2AS

have simple repairs done for free. This is also used as an outreach point and there is a travel information stand too. t: 07825 285122 e: [email protected]  We are in the process of setting up ‘Job seeker cycle hubs’ which will offer weekly ‘Learn to Ride’ sessions for w: www.sustransaccess.org.uk jobseekers. These will be held in King Edward Park.

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 Team programme: 12 week personal & social development programme (with qualification) for 16-25 years olds. Nearest location is Hockley.

 Get Into employment programme: 3-6 week sector-based work experience with job outcomes and sometimes qualification. Hospitality, retail, health & social care & hospital services currently available in central Nottingham. Mostly age 16-30.

Bethan Stanyon  Enterprise programme for 18-30 year olds wanting to set up their own business. 2-day workshop followed by 11 The Prince’s Trust, mentoring support and opportunity for a loan. Foxhall Business Centre, Foxhall Rd, Nottingham. NG7 6LH  Get Started programme: 1 week taster courses in an engaging theme for 16-25 year olds. Currently offer Football with Watersports and Yoga under development for 2020. t: 0115 845 6495 e: [email protected]  121 mentoring available for young people waiting for a programme or recently completing one (6 months w: www.princes-trust.org.uk before and 6 months after) at a location to suit them.

The Princes The Princes Trust Towards Work (BBO) is a support programme for unemployed or economically inactive people aged 16+ (or 15 if NEET) who want to access training and employment but have barriers preventing them moving forward: mental health, low skills, criminal record. disability, low confidence

 Personalised 1:1 support with work for 12 months, including 3 months in-work support

 Support with the costs of travel, childcare, qualifications etc. if identified within needs assessment at a barrier Penny Halewood

12 Groundwork Greater Nottingham,  Building Better Opportunities is a support programme for unemployed or economically inactive people aged Unit A, Tennyson Hall 16+ (or 15 if NEET) designed to promote social inclusion and to remove barriers to employment. Forest Road West, Nottingham. NG7 4EP To make a referral visit https://www.towardswork.org.uk and select the link “make a referral”.

t: 0115 978 8212 e: [email protected] w: www.towardswork.org.uk

Towards Work Towards

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Glossary of Terms

Abbreviation Description

ABG Area Based Grant BBO Building Better Opportunities BLF Big Lottery Fund D2N2 Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham & DCLG Department for Community & Local Government DWP Department for Work & Pensions EET Employment, Education or Training ESF European Social Fund ESFA Education & Skills Funding Agency NCC Nottingham City Council NCVS Nottingham Community Voluntary Service NEET Not Employment, Education or Training Nottm Nottingham YEI Youth Employment Initiative

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