Ebony joined the GRoW Programme after being given a leaflet from her Jobcentre that explained that GRoW helps mums get back to work. She had been out of work for 5 years to raise her youngest son and was looking at rejoining the workforce. Ebony has engaged with everything GRoW has offered her and is … Continue reading Ebony GRoWs for a better future
Meet Sonia Puri, GRoW Programme Employability Lead
Sonia Puri | GRoW Programme Employability Lead What do you most love about your job? Helping people and supporting people - I love it! Seeing people progress on their journeys is a real joy to me. I have people come to me to do the CV workshops looking for support to improve their CVs but … Continue reading Meet Sonia Puri, GRoW Programme Employability Lead
Nusrat grows through GRoW
Nusrat came to GRoW looking to find work now that her children are starting full time education. Through GRoW she is finding a support network that is boosting her confidence and helping her move more quickly to achieving her goals. Nusrat said “When I came to GRoW I was immediately introduced to the weekly Coffee … Continue reading Nusrat grows through GRoW
Noreen Nails a Job as a Nursery Assistant
Noreen joined the GRoW Programme over a year ago following the loss of her job and despite losing another job due to the pandemic, she has strived to boost her skills and confidence and has now landed a new job as a Nursery Assistant. Noreen said “I first met the GRoW Team Advisers at a … Continue reading Noreen Nails a Job as a Nursery Assistant
Duvall finds a new job through GRoW’s Jobs Bulletin
Duvall was referred to the GRoW Programme through the Family Case Worker at her children’s school and starts a new job next month. Duvall said “I really needed to find work after my personal circumstances changed quite suddenly. Margaret, the Family Case Worker at Cranford Park Academy recommended I speak to the people at GRoW … Continue reading Duvall finds a new job through GRoW’s Jobs Bulletin
Mothers face additional barriers to work during the Pandemic – but the GRoW programme can help
Liz Sewell, Director of the Get Ready for Work - GRoW- programme run by Belina Consulting Finding a job is like buying a house, or having a baby, something that you don't do all the time and that benefits from having expert help. The side effects of the Pandemic, like the closure of schools and the move to … Continue reading Mothers face additional barriers to work during the Pandemic – but the GRoW programme can help
Belina Get Ready for Work join IEP as Corporate Affiliate Partners
Belina Get Ready for Work are delighted to announce that we have joined the Institute of Employability Professionals as Corporate Affiliate Partners. The IEP is the membership body for employability professionals. They are dedicated to supporting the people who support others gain work, progress in work and retain work. IEP's vision is 'Employability professionals everywhere are … Continue reading Belina Get Ready for Work join IEP as Corporate Affiliate Partners
Your GRoW Journey
A new approach – one to one meeting with local employment agencies
Tosin joined the GRoW Team in March this year as our Employment First Worker, providing support to the women who have been through the GRoW programme and are actively looking for work. Tosin said “In my role as Employment First Keyworker my main role is helping women get back to work by helping to complete … Continue reading A new approach – one to one meeting with local employment agencies
Mara’s Job Hunt Success
Mara was looking to return to work when her youngest child started school but was finding the job search a difficult and disheartening process. Mara found help through the GRoW Programme. Mara said “I first heard about GRoW through my local job centre. I had been looking and applying for jobs for about a year … Continue reading Mara’s Job Hunt Success