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Issue 16 - 28 September 2021
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“The expert in anything was once a beginner.”
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Express your interest in our services
We have a number of options available for those who are not in education, employment or training to gain support into their preferred destinations and build life and social skills that they can transfer between different roles and scenarios. Below you can find information on the different programmes we have available.
Positive Directions
Positive Directions is just one of AfC’s employment programmes designed for young people aged 16+ who are not in education, employment or training. This programme provides employability and life skills training; and support into choosing your next steps.
Head2Work
Head2Work provides the opportunity to participate in a social action project involving practical experience, employability workshops, and one-to-one support to use the experience to seek work. You must be aged between 18-24 and not in education, employment or training to apply.
YES
Youth Employment Skills (YES) offers specific, personalised support specifically for those with social and emotional mental health needs to help move towards employment or training. YES can provide life skills training, confidence building activities, work experience opportunities and employability support to those who are aged 16-24.
Able2
Able2 provides specific support to young people aged 16-24 with physical disabilities or long term health conditions to reduce barriers to employment and provide support and training to help young people achieve their goals.
If you or a young person you know would benefit from this, please email krebp@achievingforchildren.org.uk OR scan the QR code below and complete the expression of interest form.
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Kickstart Scheme
There are currently 22 Kickstart vacancies available via Achieving for Children and our partners, and time is running out to apply!
All successful applicants must start their Kickstart roles by 31 December. 
We have Kickstart vacancies available in a range of sectors. These include business administration, youth work, caretaking, school work, and more!
You can view these vacancies here.
The remaining vacancies are available to those who:
- are aged 16-24 years
- are claiming Universal Credit
- are referred to the employer by DWP (speak to your job coach regarding this)
If you would like to apply, you can directly speak to a Kickstart representative at Achieving for Children by emailing kickstart@achievingforchildren.org.uk.
More Kickstart information here.
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Upcoming and recent opportunities
Labourer/Grounds Maintenance Operative
This vacancy based in Hounslow offers the opportunity to become a labourer full time and work for a grounds maintenance company with on-the-job training whilst you work. To apply, you must hold a full driving license in order to use the company van. Click here to find out more.
Optimise your online learning
This webinar by Thinkful will discuss the common barriers of learning from home, and aims to provide tips and advice as to how you can manage this and get the most out of your remote education. To register, click here.
Digital Inclusion sessions - Our Barn Community
Our Barn Community will be running digital inclusion sessions for those with SEND to come along and learn digital skills in a small group of likeminded individuals. Attendees can learn how to use emails, shop online, order prescriptions, and more. These sessions will take place at Pump and Grind Coffee Shop and Community Space every Friday from 12pm - 2pm, and will continue during term time up until December. You can also get a 10% discount if you bring their flyer along with you. To find out more, contact: david.roughan@ourbarn.org.uk.
Step Up Programme and welcome event
South Thames College Group have announced their upcoming Step Up programme to enable post-16 young people to gain experience within a subject they would like more insight into. Learners can choose from a range of courses, including music, art, beauty therapy, IT, sports, and more.
STCG will also be holding a welcome event for you to come along and discuss your options with potential tutors, and enrol on the day if you would like to. There will be a pizza lunch provided alongside activities to take part in so you can get an idea of what may be involved in your preferred course. This event will take place on 13 October, from 11am - 1pm. To find out more, click here. If you would like to register for this event, click here.
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Apprenticeship spotlight
Way2Work will be providing regular updates on our apprenticeship vacancies via Next Steps News for you to apply for or share with any young people you may be working with. Please see below a list of our current vacancies:
Business Administration
Customer Service
For more information please contact way2work@achievingforchildren.org.uk or scan the QR code below.
Apprentice Junior Content Producer - Level 3
The Educationwise Group LTD in Hampton are looking to hire a level 3 apprentice to produce high quality, error-free content for their website, newsletter and trade press. The successful applicant would be planning and promoting their events, create and proof-read articles and daily digest, and much more. If you would like to apply, click here.
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Traineeship spotlight
Plumbing and Heating Technician Traineeship
Frank Finn Plumbing LTD are promoting their traineeship opportunity which currently offers 2 vacancies. Trainees will get the chance to learn practical skills, complete English and maths functional skills if required, take on a work experience placement, and learn hands-on functions that are required for a career in plumbing and heating. This vacancy closes 22 October. If you would like to apply, click here.
IT Services Traineeship
PKS Services LTD have opened a new opportunity to make a start on their IT services traineeship. Trainees will start a work placement, learn online, complete their English and maths functional skills and gain transferable skills in the digital industry. This vacancy closes 30 September. To apply, click here.
Administration Traineeship
Harlequins Foundation are providing 10 traineeship positions for young people who are interested in administration. This traineeship will help you develop your digital skills, enhance your knowledge of administrative best practise, allow you to complete functional skills if needed, and more. To apply, click here.
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Virtual resources
Soft skills employers look for
This article by Collabera talks about some common soft skills that employers tend to look for when recruiting. You may find this useful when writing a CV, practicing for an interview, or even when searching for some interpersonal skills you can develop to make yourself more employable. To read this article, click here.
Managing your ADHD in the workplace
Managing ADHD can prove difficult when you need to be organised and prepared, especially within the workplace. This article provides some tips on how you can turn your ADHD from a barrier to a bridge, and utilise this to aid you professionally.
"They say a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind. So what is an empty desk a sign of?"
You can read this article here.
Staying motivated during your job search
This article provides some useful ideas on how you can stay motivated during your job search, and not let the current traffic in the job market put you off. These methods can also help you learn how to deal with rejection, and how to learn from feedback you've been given. Click here to read.
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What is your learning style?
This analysis test by Education Planner comprises of 20 questions in which your answers will determine your result. You can find out if you are an auditory, visual, or tactile learner, and plan your learning methods accordingly to ensure you can focus properly and make the most out of your education/training.
Click here to take the test.
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