Foundations to Employment

Foundations to Employment is a one-to-one support service for people facing problems that stop them moving back into work.

We support people to remove or deal with issues so they can move back into work-based training or volunteering, and towards more settled lifestyles.

Cyrenians Foundations to Employment Project offers support to those with multiple/complex barriers who are looking to find a job or secure further learning opportunities.

We can provide support to those with experience of:

- A history of offending
- A history of substance misuse
- Low social skills
- A lack of self-management
- Low self-esteem or self-confidence
- Poor literacy or numeracy skills

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to lead a valued and fulfilling lifestyle. The support we offer is flexible, and follows The Good Lives Model which supports people to build lives with meaning and quality.

By providing the tools to manage any problems they may face as they work towards work-based training or volunteering, those we support are able to invest in their lives – moving away from repeating damaging behaviours.

To find out more about Foundations to Employment please get in touch.

The project provides:

- High quality one-to-one outreach support (using Cyrenians Key Worker Practice model)
- Mechanisms for connecting people to the right resources and opportunities relevant to their specific needs.
- Work experience/placements within Cyrenians social enterprises
- Help matching people to other employers for work trials, tasters or jobs
- Practical support to plan and make the transition into employment

Target group: Individuals with multiple/complex barriers looking for volunteering opportunities/employment/further learning opportunities.