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SHEN National Conference Structures and mechanisms for sustainable employment

SHEN National Conference Structures and mechanisms for sustainable employment. Richard Scothorne Rocket Science UK Ltd. This is not rocket science! It is about learning, applying, improving, joining up. Outline. What is the Employability Framework? What does it mean for us? What works?

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SHEN National Conference Structures and mechanisms for sustainable employment

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  1. SHEN National ConferenceStructures and mechanisms for sustainable employment Richard Scothorne Rocket Science UK Ltd

  2. This is not rocket science!It is about learning, applying, improving, joining up

  3. Outline • What is the Employability Framework? • What does it mean for us? • What works? • Practical action on the ground • Who does what?

  4. The Employability Framework • Pilots invited to take part (7 COG areas) • Joint local planning and procurement • Clear local roles and accountabilities • Employment and specialist services • Focus on those furthest from work • Joining up front line workers • Financial support for local investment • Supported by central unit

  5. Key implications • Coherent local procurement • Clear local leadership and accountability • Enhancing the quality and performance of the infrastructure • Reshaping supply and supply chains • Identifying investment needs locally • Link to workforce development

  6. Reshaping supply

  7. Work Specialist support Skills etc Assess Engage Specialist support Supply chain development Managing progress

  8. What works 1 • Not mandatory, but… • Significance of social economy • Get close to where clients are • Be there when the time is right • Engage in a way which engages! • Employment focus from early stage • Flexible at first • Key worker – regular contact

  9. What works 2 • Able to respond to client needs • Able to refer to specialist services • Effective relationships with range of specialist services • Strong relationship and aftercare • Meet the needs of employers as well as individual

  10. Practical action on the ground • Mapping and rationalising services • Sorting out poor performance – loyal to the client not the organisation • Investing in solid performers • Services developing depth • Common and empowering assessment • Effective networks with referral mechanisms • Clear responsibility for individual clients • Helping the client to see progress • Data sharing and transfer?

  11. Who does what? • Big picture is: • Local authorities moving from delivery to strategic framework • Strong emphasis on role of social economy organisations • Community based organisations have features for success • Key role of specialist agencies recognised • Need to develop strength in depth • Need to present as part of employability journey • Need to be able to describe the difference made • Need to present irresistible case

  12. Some hidden questions? • How can shift from correcting earlier failure? • Are there ways we can intervene earlier or spot vulnerable clients?

  13. Final points • Having a home is fundamental to employability • For homeless clients this needs to be tackled first, as part of route to a job • Behind this will lie other issues • Local partnerships need effective support for homeless people www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/Search/Q/SearchFor/Employability

  14. SHEN National ConferenceStructures and mechanisms for sustainable employment Richard Scothorne Rocket Science UK Ltd

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