Employers

PATH Yorkshire offers you the opportunity to take positive action in addressing the under-representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups in your workforce.

About the Better Futures Programme

FOR 35 YEARS, OUR CHARITY HAS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH EMPLOYERS FROM PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND VOLUNTARY SECTORS, DEVELOPING WORK PLACEMENTS, THROUGH THE BETTER FUTURES PROGRAMME.
THE BETTER FUTURES PROGRAMME ENABLES FORWARD THINKING ORGANISATIONS TO EMBED A DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STRATEGY INTO THEIR RECRUITMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

Why Diversity and Inclusion are Important

Organisations with a diverse workforce are able to promote an organisational culture which is inclusive, agile and progressive.

Organisations with a diverse and inclusive culture achieve a competitive edge in a fast changing market.

Diversity encourages innovation by virtue of a wider pool of talented people offering diverse knowledge, skills, ideas and experiences.

Diversity enables organisations to effectively meet the needs of their markets and to develop new market groups.

Diversity encourages organisations to respond more effectively to their clients and draw in a broader customer base.

Diversity promotes equality and is reflective of the markets they provide services to.

HOW DOES THE BETTER FUTURES PROGRAMME WORK?
A PATH Project Officer works with the Employer to develop work placements according to the needs of the employer or organisation. Work placements are 6 – 12 months and up to 30 hours weekly in any areas of work within the organisation. Work placements opportunities could range from entry level to graduates and professionals. They are open to any industry and sector where there is an underrepresentation of BAME employees.

In addition to the work placement, participants of the Better Futures programme attend a training course outside of their working hours. The training has been identified as a key element to the development of the individual and the success of their work placement.

PATH will co-ordinate the recruitment process in consultation with the employers to ensure that the appropriate applicant is recruited into the programme.

BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS
Employers and organisations in the Better Futures programme provide social added value while addressing the skills shortages or gaps in their workforce. It also provides an insight to new emerging markets.

In addition, PATH helps employers and organisations save on recruitment costs by providing a comprehensive recruitment service consisting of:

• Devising a recruitment plan.
• Drafting recruitment adverts.
• Marketing, publicising and advertising the opportunities using our website, social media, and our partners and networks in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
• Tapping into a wider candidate pool of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
• Recruitment campaigns.
• Sourcing applications.
• Shortlisting, assessing and interviewing applicants with employers.
• Tailored support to address the challenges of attracting,
developing and retaining staff through a structured, tried and
tested training model.
• By addressing the diversity of your workforce, you will improve the impact of your organisation on a local, regional and/or national basis.
• Creating a diverse workforce to meet the demands of your clients and identify new client groups.
• Investment in relevant training interventions linked to business objectives.
• Benefit from PATH Yorkshire’s knowledge and links with local Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
• Supporting social community initiatives.

SPECIALIST SUPPORT SERVICES
Induction and ongoing support

• 1 day of intensive induction training at PATH
• Initial support for the Workplace Supervisor
• Regular 6-8 week training reviews with a PATH Project Officer
• Administration of trainee allowance payments
• Support with off-the-job training and personal development as appropriate

We can also discuss a bespoke programme to address the Diversity and Inclusion requirements within your organisation.

A forward-thinking employer like the NHS Trust is committed in leading the way towards creating a more diverse workforce, which is why we are inspired with our partnership and the training scheme offered by PATH Yorkshire. With years of diversity expertise across the region and a pro ven track record in the field of positive action, PATH Yorkshire has been able to assist the NHS Trust to address the under representation of BAME people leading to a direct impact on the needs of our customers.

The help and support of PATH Yorkshire has been and continues to be an invaluable aid in our pursuit of a workforce that truly represents our local population.

Paul Argyle – Phlebotomy Services Manager Pathology Dept

The Youth Justice Service is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the children and families that we work with. For a number of years, we have worked with PATH Yorkshire to identify suitable candidates to undertake work placements with this Service.

PATH Yorkshire has always been fully supportive of their trainees during their placement and through monthly meetings and ongoing communication have supported both the trainees and ourselves to achieve positive outcomes. Over the years a number of PATH trainees have managed to secure permanent positions with our Service which has helped us become a more inclusive and diverse service.

Thank you, PATH Yorkshire.

Denis Lewis, Operations manager, Leeds Youth Justice Service

For more information

email us at: betterfutures@pathyorkshire.co.uk or
call us on: 07494 149 333 / 0113 2624 600

Partners

PUBLIC SECTOR

• Leeds City Council (various departments & directorates)

• Education Leeds

• Primary & Secondary High Schools in the Leeds Area

• Connexions

• Leeds City College (formerly Thomas Danby College, Park Lane College & Leeds College of Technology)

• Kirklees College

• Leeds College of Building

• Leeds Carnegie University

• University of Leeds

• National Health Service Trust

• West Yorkshire Ambulance Service

• Criminal Justice Agencies

• Yorkshire Forward

• Job Centre Plus

• HM Customs & Excise

• West Yorkshire Fire Service

• Environment Agency

HOUSING

• Joseph Rowntree Foundation

• Manningham Housing Association

• Stonham Housing Association

• Leeds Federated Housing Association

• Hanover Housing Association

• Horton Housing Association

• Ridings Housing Association

• Foundation Housing

• Unity Housing

• Headrow Housing

• Leeds West Homes

• Berneslai Homes

• Leeds South East Homes

• Shelter Housing Aid

• Chevin Housing Aid

• Wakefield & District Housing

• Key House

ARTS & MEDIA

• Phoenix Dance Company

• Red Ladder Theatre

• South Asian Arts (UK)

• Opera North

• Impressions Gallery

• Host Media Centre

• Vera Media

• B B C

• ITV Yorkshire

VOLUNTARY (THIRD SECTOR)

• Citizen’s Advice Bureau

• Community Links

• Home Farm Trust

• SPACE @ Hillcrest

• Groundwork Leeds

• Touchstone

• Leeds Voice

• Voluntary Action Leeds

• Leeds Women’s Aid

• Black Health Initiative

• Leeds Racial Harassment Project

• Leeds Health Focus

• RASA Project

• Care & Repair

• Yorkshire MESMAC

• Multiple Choice

• Sure Start

• DISC

OTHER AREAS

• The Pensions Trust

• A J Malik Solicitors

• A W Immigration

• Yorkshire & Humberside Consortium for Asylum Seekers & Refugees

• Prince’s Trust

• Leeds City Credit Union

• Sharon Needle Partnership

Partnership Opportunities

Contact Us

29 Harrogate Road Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 3PD

0113 262 4600

info@pathyorkshire.co.uk