Ebony GRoWs for a better future

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

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

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