Get ready to conquer the job market with the Employability Programme at FareShare Southern Central
With our free Employability Programme “Ready, Steady, Go!” we want to help you secure long term employment in a warehouse environment. During our Programme we will focus on offering you training, work experience and employability support to give you everything you need to get back into work.
What we offer*
- Accredited training in Food Safety & Hygiene, Health & Safety, First Aid
- Non-accredited training in warehouse operations, warehouse equipment, databases and admin (optional)
- Work experience in various warehouse roles at FS Southern Central
- Work experience with a FS Southern Central Partner Business (pending)
- Promoting a better understanding of your employability skills and individual strengths
- Employment support through information about sector-specific sought-after skills, mock-interview, CV writing support (pending)
- Increasing your mental and emotional wellbeing
What you could be doing*
- Working as part of a team to manually sort and store large deliveries of surplus food
- Helping to assemble the daily deliveries of food for local charities and community groups
- Making sure the food is within use by dates and handled safely
- Accompany our volunteer drivers to deliver and collect food
- Help load and unload the vans
- Log food orders on our online system
Who is it for?
Anyone between 18-65 who is unemployed, seeking future employment in a warehouse environment and is motivated to get started.
Facts & Figures*
- Duration of Programme: 3-6 months
- Hours per week: 16-25
- Start Date: Monday 1st February 2021
- End Date: Friday 30th July 2021
Recruitment Process
- Step 1 – Application: Apply for the Programme by sending us a Cover Letter(please state why you are interested in this line of work and in taking part in the Programme, deadline: 15/01/2021)
- Step 2 – Interview: If we think you area suitable candidate, we will invite you for an interview a tour Totton site
- Step 3 – Taster Sessions: Come in for two Taster Sessions so we can see you in action
Who we are
We at FareShare believe that no good food should go to waste which is why we redistribute surplus food from retailers and producers to charities and community groups who turn it into meals. The charities we work with include those that support the homeless, women’s refuges and groups for people with disabilities, older people’s lunch clubs and breakfast clubs for disadvantaged children. We are a busy warehouse, where last year alone we redistributed 678 tons of food. We are doers. We are a community.
Other perks
- This Programme and all the resources provided are free, so you don’t need to worry about any fees
- Travel expenses are available to a maximum of £10 per shift
- An informal environment full of friendly people who are passionate about their work
What next?
If you would like to take part, get in touch and call us on 07494 074223, send your Cover Letter to timea.cheeseman@fareshare.org.uk or mail it to:
Timea Cheeseman
FareShare Southern Central
Unit 1 Sunset Business Park
Brunel Road / Nutwood Way
Calmore Industrial Estate
Totton
SO40 3WX
*Individual aspects and components of the Programme may be subject to change. If you have any questions, please ask for further information.
