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Ingeus Celebrates Over 4,000 Job Placements with Central London Works Impact Report

4 Dec 2024

Ingeus has proudly launched its Central London Works (CLW) 2023/24 Impact Report at a celebratory event held at the Guildhall in the City of London. The event brought together over 80 senior government officials, local councils, employability professionals, and community partners to honour the achievements of the CLW Work and Health Programme (WHP) and the WHP Pioneer pilot over the past year. 

The report demonstrates the success of WHP Pioneer pilot scheme, commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions, which achieved 128% of its job starts target through using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. 

Ingeus’ local team has provided support to 8,274 Londoners who joined WHP and WHP Pioneer to receive specialist employment services since January 2023. 4,401 people successfully secured employment as a result of the support. Six of the newly employed customers attended the event to share their own personal success stories. 

Army veteran Francis Foley, who lives with paranoid schizophrenia, shared his experience: “I was unsure what Pioneer could do for me, but it’s been an incredible support in my transition back to work. I finally feel useful, valued, again.” 

Nakisha, fled to domestic violence, found herself homeless, had a premature baby born at 23 weeks with 6 months in hospital, whilst living in temporary accommodation, described how they overcame significant challenges with WHP support: “I didn’t know how to give back but I wanted to give back to society. Jobcentre referred me to Ingeus. I got a job in a Sen school which I am so happy about as I am able to give back. I recommend Ingeus, they have patience and they give the time. I have never known anything like it.” 

Representatives from Hackney Food Bank, Goldstar Collective, and Hackney Supported Employment Team relayed how local partnerships with Ingeus has empowered them to better serve community needs.  

Esther Sterngold, Director at Goldstar Creative Marketing said “The impact of Ingeus is incredible. We started with 20, in 2023-2024 we had 40, today we are supporting 80 young girls. Out of 60 women from the Goldstar collective who have completed the pioneer programme 80% have gone on to secure work." 

Ray Gray, Operations Director for Ingeus, emphasised the importance of collaboration: “Forging relationships with community partners is key to maximising the impact of current and future employability programmes in London. By working together, we are making a positive difference to the lives of many, fostering economic prosperity and community growth.” 

The event underscored the significant impact of the CLW programme and Ingeus's ongoing commitment to supporting Londoners in achieving sustainable employment. 

Read the report.