Ingeus had a great night at this year’s Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Awards with Kateryna Rybchenko winning the Outstanding Participant of the Year category and Restart Scheme Career Coaching winning for the Progression in Work category.
In total we had an amazing five finalists at the awards, which celebrate the top performers in the world of employability.
The winning award entry for Outstanding Participant of the Year covered Kateryna’s remarkable achievements as an exceptional jobseeker. Kateryna's life changed dramatically when the war in Ukraine began. Initially in disbelief, she soon faced fear and fled to the UK, experiencing PTSD while worrying about her family. Settling in Bolton, she struggled with English and job applications but found support through the Restart Scheme. Her advisor, Sam, helped her improve her skills, secure a voluntary role, and eventually land a job as an apprentice theatre assistant. Now, Kateryna and her mother are building a new life in the UK, grateful for the support they've received and finding joy in their new community.
The winning award for the Progression in Work category highlighted the impact of Ingeus’ Career Coaching services through the Restart Scheme. Delivered in Central and West London, and Greater Manchester on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, Ingeus offers Career Coaching services to high-level professionals referred to the Restart Scheme empowers clients to pivot their careers, maintain their professional standing, and thrive in new roles or industries.
- Our other nominations to make the final shortlist were: Simone Langley for Frontline Manager; our InWorkGM Partnership for Health Solutions for Work; and our collaboration with Cowry Consultants for the Driving Compliance, Quality and Performance category.
Julie Graham, Ingeus CEO of Employment Services, said: “The ERSA Awards are so important because they showcase the vital work the sector does in supporting thousands of people from widely diverse backgrounds into employment or training.
“To be shortlisted in so many categories judged by sector specialists is a huge achievement and for Kateryna and Career Coaching to win is a matter of immense pride for all of us at Ingeus.”
ERSA CEO Elizabeth Taylor said: “Picking winners from so many compelling entries is both challenging and inspiring. It underlines how vital the sector is not just to the individuals we support but their communities and those UK businesses in desperate need of employees to Get Britain Working.”
