West of England Works is led by Weston College. We are one of many organisations working in partnership to support people who have difficulties accessing work. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.
The West of England Works (WoEW) project aims to support people who face multiple and complex barriers to becoming work ready, secure sustainable employment or identify appropriate training across the South West of England area.
We recognise that one organisation may not be able to meet all the needs of one person so, with a range of partnership organisations, we work together to enable people to move closer to employment or to get into the work or progressive training that interests them. Together we can support people on a journey from social exclusion to participation that is meaningful for them.
The project offers a flexible programme which will support people to achieve their personal employment, training or volunteering goals. This support will be different for each participant but may include:
- 1:1 support
- Group sessions
- Periods of supported work placements
- Extended volunteer placements
- Support with applying for jobs and interview preparation
- Help preparing a CV, building confidence and recognising transferable skills
- Other help as required to become work ready
Participants will also have access to the wider Barton Hill Settlement services including;
- Family Support with the Family Centre & SPAN
- Benefit, budgeting and debt advice with BOOST
- Business Start up/Self employment advice with BOOST
- Supported Job-clubs
- Community engagement with The Network & Community Navigator Projects
- Lunch Clubs
- Community Events
- Become a member of our Community Consultation Group
- call the West of England Works team directly on 0117 954 8899,
- call the Barton Hill Settlement's reception and leave a message on 0117 955 6791
- call in and see us at Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill BS5 0AX
- attend a BOOST Finance Drop-In session or
- email anyam@bartonhillsettlement.org.uk
what we do
"I have a part time job, I feel more confident interacting with people in different situations. I can manage my working life better. I understand what it takes to get a job now and with the help of my case worker I have built my confidence and learned perseverance."
WoEW Participant August 2019
"The building is close to home and its not a hostile environment, so I felt comfortable coming here. The staff were welcoming."
WoEW Participant August 2019
