Employability and Skills - Coastal Housing Group

Our Employability and Skills Officer, Rob, has over ten years’ experience helping people reach their potential and find the job that’s right for them.

Whether you’re looking your first job, returning to work, want a change of career or to get involved with volunteering or training, Rob’s your man.

He offers residents, their partners and other family members 1-2-1 support, which can involve CV & application form advice, interview preparation and support to access training opportunities. He also works closely with local employment initiatives and may be able to put you in touch with other support services.

If this sounds good, just contact robm@coastalha.co.uk or give him a call on 01792 479226 or 07974 201923 for an informal chat about how he might be able to help.

 

The Coastal Futures Fund

What is it?

The fund was set up originally as a ‘Soroptimist Bursary’ in recognition of the donation of a property to Coastal Housing by the local branch of the Soroptimists. This is an international organisation for women in management and professions that strive for the advancement and status of women

However the fund is now available to both men and women.

There is a maximum award of £350 per application which may be paid towards the cost of:

  • A nationally recognised training course
  • Exam fees
  • Books
  • Equipment
  • Travelling costs

There is an application form to complete, follow the link by clicking here​

OR

Call Rob in our Employability and Skills Team on 01792 479226 or email robm@coastalha.co.uk

Guidance for applicants
1.      Coastal Housing Group will consider applications that help with the next step towards work, college, university or job based training. For example the fund can be used for a nationally recognised training course, exam fees, books, equipment*, and travelling costs. (* this excludes electronic devices such as laptops, PC’s, iPads, tablets and mobile phones). ​
2. Applications can be made by tenants of the Group, or from their partners and children (16+ yrs old) who live with the tenant.
3. Tenancy information will be checked and the information you provide on this application will be shared with the housing management section.
4. Priority will be given to first-time applicants who seek support to enter employment, or to assist those in low paid employment to seek better paid jobs.
5.  Additional information may be requested by the adjudicating panel during the application process.
6.  There is a set budget agreed by the Board of Management each year and once the budget been exhausted, there will be no more funding until the beginning of the new financial year (1st April).
7. The adjudicating panel can make awards up to a maximum of £350 per person per financial year.
8.  All applicants will be notified of the panel’s decision in writing.
9.  Coastal Housing staff not eligible to apply.
10.  Following a successful application, a verbal, written, or digital account will be provided to allow Coastal to demonstrate the impact of the funding.
Download the Coastal Futures Fund booklet

Contact Rob

Rob Morgans
Rob Morgans
Employability and Skills Officer
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