Who is it for?
Salford Futures is for residents aged 16 and above who are not currently in work or education. Whether you have worked in the past or not, we offer support to those who are keen and willing to work but feel held back due to lack of workplace knowledge or skills. You may be lacking in confidence, or a situation in the past has stopped you from being able to work, or just the lack of experience within an area in which you want to work. We aim to assist anyone who needs a little help to get them on their feet and into a stable and paid job.
What is involved?
- a two to four day work placement lasting eight weeks
- a review mid-way through the programme to ensure it is going well and meeting your personal development goals
- a final review session to evaluate how the placement has been overall
- travel support in the form of bus passes
- up to £80 in One4all vouchers upon completion
If you are claiming any out-of-work benefit (Jobseeker's Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit or Income Support) and are offered a work experience placement, you are advised to inform your Jobcentre Plus advisor to check if this will affect your benefits.
What skills could be developed?
Salford Futures work experience may give you the chance to improve or use your skills in:
- communication
- team working
- customer service
- telephone skills
- time management, including prioritising workload
- problem solving and working on own initiative
- health and safety awareness
- equality and diversity awareness
- develop existing IT skills (Windows, word processing, databases, spreadsheets)
- ability to work with an organisation's processes and procedures, such as data protection and confidentiality
We encourage you to put your existing skills into practice alongside developing and enhancing new ones.
What placements will be available?
Placements vary for each intake, but usual placements include administration, finance, customer service, catering, childcare, teaching support roles, estate management, fashion and health and social care. Please note a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may have to be carried out depending on the nature of the job.
When is the next Salford Futures programme?
Salford Futures run three work placement intakes each year, which normally take place in February, June and October. Email salfordfutures@salford.gov.uk to find out exact dates of the next intake.
What happens after the programme?
Once you finish your placement and if you are still looking for employment, we will support you by:
- registering you with the Salford Employment Hub
- referring you to other employers
- sending you job and apprenticeship opportunities
- helping you prepare for interviews
