Work and Wellbeing Navigators are set to help the people of Manchester navigate the wide range of employment, skills and wellbeing support available across the area.
As part of the newly launched Employ Manchester (delivered by GC in conjunction with Manchester City Council), the navigators will bring together various support services available across Manchester - helping people to gain employment, develop new skills, improve their health and overcome barriers to support their life and career goals.
The service will introduce the navigators, a new role developed to deliver in-person support at key locations across the City of Manchester, ensuring accessibility for residents from all communities, backgrounds, and areas of the borough.
As of Monday, 29 July, the navigators, GC colleagues Miles Simpson, Sabrina Ali and Jessica Jones - will be based at libraries in the North, South and Central wards of Manchester. They'll be available to provide advice and guidance, refer people to employment and skills programmes, and signpost to any relevant Manchester-based support services and initiatives, to ensure a complete, comprehensive approach.
Naomi Ilagoswa, Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Projects at The Growth Company said:
“Employ Manchester is an innovative new offer which will bring together a variety of support services and make them easily accessible for all Manchester residents.
“We are thrilled to welcome three fantastic Work and Wellbeing navigators who will be based at libraries across the borough with a reach into other locations. This flexible approach across multiple locations will allow us to extend our support to as many people as possible, reaching diverse communities and ensuring no person is left behind when it comes to accessing the support they need.”
About his new role, Miles, Work and Wellbeing Navigator for South Manchester, said:
“As reputable as the Growth Company may be, it was something else that attracted me to the role of Work and Wellbeing Navigator. The mission to leave no person or community behind is what drew me in, as it aligns with both my personal and religious values. I believe the holistic support both the role and GC offer allows me to contribute meaningfully to people's lives by catering to their personal and professional needs.”
For more information and to find out where the Work and Wellbeing Navigators will be, visit: EmployGM | Manchester.