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Engage Leeds Employment & Engagement Service

City Wide project involving 4 Organisations Contract Holder North West North East South

1500 Clients 500 Clients in across Leeds at each wedge any one time 25 Clients per 1 Employment & Employment worker Engagement worker in each wedge

What we do Help people move closer to work by; • Source and Support people in • Developing their C.V volunteering and work placements. • Improving their work • Source and support people in to experience. paid employment. • Improving their mental health. • Support sourcing education, And well being. training and other opportunities. • Advise on applications.

Pre-employment and confidence building

How could we work with you? Building job possibilities for homeless A construction firm working on a major city centre project is offering paid work to homeless people or those at risk of losing their homes. Wates Construction is using its position as the lead contractor on building numbers 7&8 at Wellington Place, set to house 6,000 government workers, to launch the pilot scheme, which is being backed by MEPC, the developers behind the work and leisure site. It offers full time, site-based paid work to those in need and has recently taken on its second member under the scheme. The contractor and housing support service, Engage Leeds, will now continue to work together to make further appointments. Paul Dodsworth , business unit director at Wates Construction, said: “We are all thrilled with the success of the pilot so far. While it’s rewarding to be supporting such an important cause, this initiative is by no means a selfless act of altruism. Our newest colleagues are here on merit, and we have gained reliable and valuable employees performing a vital service who have quickly become a key part of our team. A lot of people currently struggling to find work just need to be given a chance to show their potential and we look forward to working with Engage Leeds to find further new additions to our team. "The site team is also volunteering at St George’s Crypt homeless shelter and this summer implemented a ‘pay it forward’ programme in the Crypt canteen, with money donated to buy food vouchers. These were then distributed to homeless people across Leeds, enabling them to enjoy a three-course meal. Read more at: https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/building-job-possibilities-for-homeless-1-9352078

Recent placements Joe Fernando Daz Spanish national Unemployed Ex-offender Employed full time Employment part-time Offered Employment

Continued support Employee • Daily Calls and Text to remind of start times in first week. • Daily Follow up calls/ texts to see how their days was in first week. • Liaison between employer if needed. • Weekly work place visit (if employer agrees). • All above helps to identify any issues. Employer • Short weekly follow up to see how our client is doing (brief call if wanted). • Point of contact for employers to contact us regarding any areas of concern or positive news. • CSR Support if required.

Thank you… As you can see slide shows aren’t our biggest strength, but supporting socially marginalised people into employment is! If you feel your organisation could work with us or you would like to know more, contact us on… Brent Riley Brent.riley@engageleeds.org.uk 07388227832 Wayne Dixon wayne.Dixon@engageleeds.org.uk 07388227831