Case Study
Even the simplest of everyday tasks becomes more difficult when you don’t have online access. So if you’ve been out of work for the best part of a yea...
19 April 2024
Jacqueline, age 60, is rewriting the rule book as she embarks on launching her new business, Kind at Heart CIC.
9 April 2024
Blog
Imposter syndrome is a serious form of self-doubt where people feel they’re not as competent or intelligent as others may think. Julie Graham, CEO of ...
7 April 2024
While many people see having a job as a means to an end or just the route to retirement, there’s a lot of benefits of being employed.
2 April 2024
Darren thought his anxiety and dyscalculia could be barriers to him securing a new job, but he was determined to turn his life around.
25 March 2024
Redundant laptops are being given a new life by helping jobseekers to make their own fresh starts.
18 March 2024
Supporting ex-offenders get back into work is a great way to help prevent re-offending and build safer communities.
12 March 2024
Starting a new job can be nerve-racking – getting to grips with doing it well, even more so. As someone who has seen this from all angles, Julie Gr...
11 March 2024
After being unemployed for over a year, it was the Ingeus online platform iWorks that clicked for Steven during his job search.
20 February 2024
Zoe, from Platt Bridge, is part of the first group of volunteer workers to be introduced to Rebuild with Hope via the Restart Scheme.
16 February 2024
Care assistant Justine became unemployed after a traumatic experience at work sent her mental health into a downward spiral.
7 February 2024
Out of work for 14 years, hardly able to read or write, low on confidence and convinced he’d never find a job – that was Barry* 18 months ago. Today h...
1 February 2024
The Housing Support Service helps Restart Scheme participants in Central and West London tackle housing problems with practical advice and finding sus...
30 January 2024
Aziz’s journey to self-employment and starting his own business, the Papion Store, grew from a simple idea to reality by having a clear vision and set...
29 January 2024
AI is becoming increasingly prominent in many aspects of life, but how can you embrace it within the professional evolution?
Ben, 30, lacked the confidence and motivation to find a job due to his personal struggles
20 January 2024
Nine months ago Angela was jobless, homeless, and recovering from a major operation. Mentally – and physically – she was struggling. With support from...
17 January 2024
In her latest blog, Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, explores the role of employers in offering mental health support in the workpla...
12 January 2024
After eight years struggling to find work, Afghan refugee Hayatullah is now able to provide for his family with the support of the Restart Scheme.
10 January 2024
Traumatic experiences in her past had left Christine finding it difficult to trust people. The 60-year-old had been unemployed for 14 months when she ...
3 January 2024
As Ingeus celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities on 3rd December, Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, explores how UK...
3 December 2023
Enterprising single mum Alvina decided to capitalise on time at home bringing up her young children to launch her own community-minded business, with ...
30 November 2023
Pat worked at a large construction company until 2016 when he underwent a neck operation. Convinced he would never work again, Pat found happiness aft...
20 November 2023
Health Educators Ruth Martinez and Molly-May Walter need no convincing that work is beneficial for people. They see it every day as part of the Ingeus...
13 November 2023
News
Ingeus commissioned independent expert, Russell Webster, to evaluate the impact of lived experience in its Justice services.
31 October 2023
Donna struggled with her mental health and finances due to leaving work because of a physical injury. Find out how Donna found personalised health, we...
30 October 2023
Think ‘security’ roles and a muscular, stoney-faced male may well spring to mind. Well, think again – as did three Ingeus jobseekers who never imagine...
24 October 2023
The first holistic research project to examine disability inclusivity in British workplaces has revealed significant discord in disabled people’s acce...
17 October 2023
Travelling to the Institute of Employability Professional’s inaugural Basecamp in Birmingham, I was struck by the ‘basecamp’ analogy…
13 October 2023
Sarah Best, Ingeus Head of People for Employment Services, shares her thoughts on what matters to jobseekers and discusses whether a new job’s appeal ...
27 September 2023
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employment services, knows a thing or two about in-work support. Learning roles to support working people with learning ...
18 September 2023
Twenty-year-old animal lover Chloe is fulfilling her childhood dream. Always passionate about animals, she’s now spending her working days surrounded ...
15 September 2023
Ingeus to help more people into work through new government universal support programme
13 September 2023
Launching a floating dog deli in East London is proving to be a voyage of discovery for Aziz and his Jack Russell pup Bloom.
21 August 2023
After losing his wife, David needed to find a job to balance alongside raising his four children.
14 August 2023
Having children doesn’t mean it’s time to give up those career aspirations. In this blog, I explore how employers can support working parents as they ...
2 August 2023
They say never to work with children or animals – but life at the zoo is a dream job for Richard! He was unemployed and lacking in confidence when he ...
Being made redundant or facing redundancy can be a challenging and stressful experience, especially if it happens unexpectedly.
28 July 2023
An innovative partnership between Ingeus and OCS, one of the world’s leading international facilities service providers, is changing the face of Londo...
19 July 2023
It’s estimated that more than 60% of job vacancies are never officially posted online. Welcome to the hidden jobs market! Find out more in this arti...
17 July 2023
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus' Employment Services, reflects on the success of this year's ERSA Employability Day.
3 July 2023
When his dream of an IT job failed to materialise, Alfie ended up bartending for several years. Delighted to then land a junior web developer role, th...
A pool of work-ready jobseekers with new skills learned at an IT bootcamp are ready to help fill London’s chronic digital talent shortage.
30 June 2023
Karolis had been a successful manager in the hospitality sector before Covid, but having time to reflect, he decided to take a different career path.
When Alan Beal decided to switch careers, a complete change in both industry and the type of job was not on his radar. He thought he’d move industry a...
11 June 2023
Professor Stephen Hawking once warned that AI could spell the end of the human race! However, we don’t need to panic just yet. Used wisely and respons...
2 June 2023
Armed with two degrees, Ina was at an impasse. Despite her qualifications in business and teaching, she had no idea of the career path she wanted to t...
26 May 2023
Completing a course in childcare is proving a turning point for 46-year-old Subhani from Hounslow. Thanks to Ingeus’s Restart Scheme, not only is her ...
20 May 2023
Sophie from Barnet is smashing disability and gender stereotypes after starting work on a construction site. The deaf 25-year-old is thrilled to have ...
10 May 2023
After leaving her job just before the Covid pandemic struck, mental health and substance misuse nurse Marlo struggled to find employment despite more ...
2 May 2023
Since Dorina moved to London from Italy 10 years ago, she has supported many members of her community with financial issues. Yet it was the mother-of-...
28 April 2023
Things are heating up in Paulette’s kitchen! Thanks to the perfect blend of her talent and Ingeus' JETS scheme, her dream is coming true.
17 April 2023
After 2 years of being out of work due to a 'horrendous period', Elizabeth from Wigan has cleaned up with a sparkling new job, thanks to help from the...
5 April 2023
Juliet Mortiss, People and Culture Director, looks at how women can confidently ask for a better deal.
24 March 2023
When the pandemic struck, the hospitality industry was among the hardest hit. Italian mum Valentina, 39, who lives in Manchester, lost her job as a wa...
16 March 2023
Getting a job with no experience can feel almost impossible. Ingeus can offer advice to help you deal with or overcome any issues affecting your emplo...
15 March 2023
John has nine children to look after, so when he lost his job and found himself homeless, he needed help. Thanks to Ingeus’s JETS programme, his situa...
10 February 2023
Single mum Pranom, 45, had many obstacles in her path when she was referred to the Restart Scheme, delivered by Ingeus, for help to find a job.
6 February 2023
Successful entrepreneur Soraya Daniels found her life falling apart during the pandemic. With support from JETS, Soraya is now enjoying working in a j...
23 January 2023
John’s childhood dream of working with cars is finally coming true thanks to Ingeus' Restart Scheme!
16 January 2023
We’re here to help! An interview should be a two-way conversation that helps you determine whether the role is right for you, as much as to see if...
10 January 2023
Lydia dreamed of running her own business -and now thanks to Job Entry Targeted Support this is becoming a reality!
6 January 2023
When a company needs to hire more team members, it’s a great indication that business is booming. However, moving from the role of sole business owner...
4 January 2023
The UK is in the midst of a skills shortage, and employers in almost every industry are feeling the impact. If you’re a business owner who’s strugglin...
27 December 2022
Katy spent 19 years raising her five children, and when the time was right to enter the world of work, she dreamt of becoming a teaching assistant. Fi...
23 December 2022
Did you know that 88% of homeless people have previously had a job? Pre-pandemic, 34-year-old Robert Brown never imagined he would be part of that sta...
22 December 2022
Paul Bagley was unemployed for five years after his contract as a labourer came to an end. Now, thanks to the Restart Scheme delivered by Ingeus, he’s...
21 December 2022
Henock was losing confidence after a bad back and the Covid pandemic left him without paid work for four years, but with loads of support from Central...
18 December 2022
The UK’s inflation rate has increased to a 40 year high of 9.1%, and it’s predicted that food bills will rise by £380 this year. Find out how emplo...
17 December 2022
Sammy struggled to get back into work after taking a break from her role as a carer, but now says she’s ‘flying’ after help from JETS and a new job.
12 December 2022
“The best thing that ever happened to me was being referred to the Restart Scheme.” The words of Ian Newns from Bury, whose life is back on track wit...
9 December 2022
He had launched a community interest company to create a place of friendship and creativity for people with health conditions in Middleton.
3 December 2022
With no work history and not being fluent in English, Emrana Azad felt she had little going for her when it came to finding her first job at the age o...
2 December 2022
Jobseekers with no fixed address are now able to open a bank account thanks to a ground-breaking new partnership between employability provider Ingeus...
1 December 2022
Amie spent 11 years at home, raising her four children. She was supported through the Restart Scheme and is now working at The Body Shop's new store i...
25 November 2022
As a busy single mum caring for a child with severe asthma, Martina (Tina) needed a job with flexibility. She joined the Restart Scheme and they sourc...
22 November 2022
A former football coach who reached rock bottom has turned his life around and set up a thriving business thanks to help from Ingeus. Daniel Walker st...
3 November 2022
Aaron has achieved a personal best by overcoming his own mental health issues to launch a fitness training business and he believes the support of Ing...
1 November 2022
Tracey from Oldham lost her job as a catering manager during the pandemic. But following a referral to the Working Well (Work and Health Programme) Jo...
3 October 2022
Jim had launched a community interest company, but sadly had to close operations when the pandemic struck. Now, thanks to the JETS programme delivered...
28 September 2022
Losing his job due to the pandemic left former events steward Marcus struggling to find a job in the industry he loved. But with help from JETS, Marcu...
27 September 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employment services, considers the plight of those people who are being forced out of retirement to boost their finances...
21 September 2022
Seeking employment in a country where you’re unable to speak the language sounds near impossible. Fortunately for Arsalan, Ingeus' Restart Scheme is h...
20 September 2022
Stephen Rands hit rock bottom when he became homeless, but the baker-by-trade is now back on his feet and doing what he does best – making bread.
5 September 2022
Samuel had taken a law undergraduate degree and thought finding a job would be easy. After searching for three years in vain, he found support with In...
31 August 2022
Ill health has been a major stumbling block for Mark, aged 59, from Bury. Fortunately, when he reached out to the Restart Scheme for help to find work...
15 August 2022
Abu-Bakar Kayani has had several jobs since he left school, but the 21-year-old was struggling to find employment after his previous role came to an e...
8 August 2022
After twenty years running businesses and helping others start their own, Nash thought his entrepreneurial skills would help him weather the Covid sto...
3 August 2022
When two financial experts joined forces in November 2020 to form Ingeus’s first Money Management team, little did they realise the impact they would ...
19 July 2022
After losing his job due to Covid, Ben was devastated to find himself unemployed for a year – losing all the money he had saved to buy a house. But af...
13 July 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, looks back on a challenging but ultimately rewarding first year of the Restart Scheme.
7 July 2022
Eight previously unemployed Ingeus participants have found new careers with Virgin Media following a successful recruitment drive.
30 June 2022
No two days are ever the same for a Restart Advisor; jobseekers coming through our doors vary. Follow Penny Hill as she takes you through a typical da...
17 June 2022
As a single parent, Abi Babington-Adewuyi was very worried when she became unemployed. But now the 42-year-old from Bury is working in her “dream job...
31 May 2022
Thirty-nine-year-old Stephen from Wigan has always loved caring for people, so when an opportunity came up to train as a carer with a local company, h...
30 May 2022
The aftermath of a personal tragedy left Bolton mum Zoe Lomas at a crossroads. Now, thanks to the Restart Scheme delivered in Bolton by Ingeus, Zoe is...
23 May 2022
Thanks to Haven's great relationship with Ingeus, several Ingeus participants have been taken on by the leading UK holiday company.
18 May 2022
When Lucy from Blackburn was made redundant, her confidence was at an all-time low. Fortunately, Lucy’s work coach referred her to JETS where she was ...
Keeping a healthy diet and staying active doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our top tips on the best ways to stay fit and healthy on a budget.
4 May 2022
Julie Graham FIEP, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the impact exercise has on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing.
22 April 2022
After losing both her parents to cancer 43-year-old Sirina from London joined the Restart Scheme to help her secure an ideal role.
18 April 2022
Volunteering is a fantastic way to help you feel good about yourself, give you some get up and go, and build your CV. Remember, anything you can do to...
13 April 2022
Conn had the willingness to work but a lack of previous experience on his CV put him Hughes at a disadvantage. Thanks to the JETS programme, delivered...
10 April 2022
40-year-old Khalid from Brent was made redundant from his customer service-focused job, then the pandemic hit. The Restart Scheme has helped him find ...
6 April 2022
Returning to work after a period off can be daunting. Research shows around 90,000 people in the UK take a career break every year for various reasons...
30 March 2022
Feeling sceptical about finding employment when she joined the JETS programme, Rachel now has a new job and increased confidence.
28 March 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, gives us her take on what works when you’re career switching or job hunting from home.
23 March 2022
A new job has transformed life for Jim Gleeson, who has experienced depression for over 30 years. The 56-year-old, from Millom in Cumbria, now wakes u...
21 March 2022
Graham feels as if all his dreams have come true at once. After just three months without work he has secured a role which ticks much of his ideal-job...
17 March 2022
Ingeus Health Educator Ruth Martinez, nutritionist and former NHS healthy lifestyle specialist, leads our team of health professionals for Central Lon...
15 March 2022
When engineer Laura Suddens lost her job due to Covid while on maternity leave, she seized the opportunity for a big career change. She'd worked in th...
14 March 2022
The Money Management team from Greater Manchester JETS has collaborated with Citizens Advice Regional Energy Leads to deliver a new workshop for front...
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employment Services, looks at what we might expect in the recruitment sector in 2022.
21 February 2022
The UK is experiencing the highest resignation rate since 2009, prompted by a high number of vacancies and burnout caused by the pandemic - something ...
16 February 2022
It’s a sad fact that older jobseekers can feel at a disadvantage applying for roles because of their age
15 February 2022
Jobless and pregnant, Kat Griffiths was sofa-surfing with friends after leaving her rented home due to financial struggles.
The Covid pandemic brought an end to Lilian Miller’s 22-year job at a hotel but thanks to the JETS programme the cleaner has got her life in order aga...
14 February 2022
Manchester’s Dale is rebooting his career after a refurbished laptop helped him to overcome barriers to job hunting.
31 January 2022
When 63-year-old Margaret Keogh decided to return to work after almost 20 years of caring for her mum, she thought she’d struggle to find employment.
24 January 2022
Lisa Jasper, Ingeus Transformation Director, shares her thoughts on job seeking after the pandemic.
17 January 2022
Finding himself unemployed due to the pandemic set Chris Bardsley, an architectural technician of 40 years, onto a career path he never thought he’d t...
6 January 2022
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s Employability division, shares her top tips for a positive start to the year.
31 December 2021
The lasting effects of heart surgery brought a halt to Denis Mogg’s fantastic 32-year employment history.
22 December 2021
For 39-year-old Ian Duckworth, joining the JETS programme 12 months ago proved to be one of the best decisions he ever made. Little did he realise at ...
14 December 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’s employability division, looks back over a turbulent year and sees signs of hope for 2022.
Becky Patton was unemployed for 16 years after struggling to find work due to her disabilities. Her dream jobs were working with animals or as a clean...
12 December 2021
Many workers found themselves furloughed during the first coronavirus lockdown – and Dana Nicholson was no exception. Unfortunately, due to uncertaint...
2 December 2021
Relocating from a different country, having a career break and childcare to consider hasn’t stopped 44-year-old Adebola Oluseyi-Ogunlana from re-start...
26 November 2021
Dolly Green lost her job of over 17 years due to the Covid pandemic but thanks to Ingeus, has now found a new role tackling the virus – where she even...
22 November 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Disability Confident scheme and Ingeus' achievements as a Di...
2 November 2021
After being out of work for nearly two years, Juliana Oliver was at a low ebb. She’d left her previous job believing she would find something new in a...
24 October 2021
Julie Graham, CEO of Ingeus’ Employment Services, considers the causes, effects and solutions to the current crisis engulfing the logistics sector... ...
21 October 2021
The arrival of the pandemic last year came as a blow to Swaine Nelson, from Brent. He had been employed by an energy and regeneration company as an ag...
With remote working blurring the lines between work and home life and a global pandemic causing ongoing stress in many areas of people’s lives, it’s n...
Just because you have experience of the justice system, whether that’s a previous conviction or you’re currently engaging with the probation service, ...
20 October 2021
Living in London, 54-year-old Colin Bell has always found getting a new job within his ideal commute a challenge. But, thanks to support from the JETS...
15 October 2021
Lindsey from London once had nowhere to call home but has recently found a new job and financial security, thanks to help from Ingeus.
13 October 2021
Finding himself bankrupt, homeless and unemployed in December 2020 forced Carlisle businessman James to face a situation he never thought he’d be in –...
10 October 2021
Beth’s confidence reached an all-time low when she found herself unemployed last year due to the pandemic. But, after applying for almost 50 jobs with...
7 October 2021
Former security guard Simon Hart felt completely demotivated when the pandemic began in March 2020. With support from the WHP JETS programme, he soon ...
4 October 2021
Ingeus is running open days in Blackburn and Liverpool to explain how JETS can support local jobseekers.
3 October 2021
Isla Choyce, aged 23, is so happy in her new role as a support worker at an assisted living complex that most of the time it doesn't feel like work at...
30 September 2021
An Ingeus jobseeker who left school at 16 with no qualifications has found himself back in the classroom… in his dream job.
21 September 2021
Single mum Helen felt a weight lifted off her shoulders after securing a job that suited both her own and her children’s needs – just three weeks afte...
15 September 2021
Put yourself in your own shop window. You’ve heard it at least a dozen times. But it remains true nevertheless: you don’t get a second chance to make ...
11 August 2021
When 56-year-old Jane Price decided to leave her increasingly pressurised job, she thought her age would make finding a new role challenging. But, tha...
27 July 2021
Let’s face it: unemployment can be hard going. Even with Ingeus in your corner it can feel like the world’s longest boxing match in which you keep get...
16 July 2021
Body language is vital, whether you’re face to face, or online. The moment your potential new boss sees you, they will be making an assessment about y...
7 July 2021
A young woman who was helped into a job by Ingeus has sent an uplifting video message of thanks to show how her life has been turned around.
6 July 2021
Computer science student, Simona Moga has devised the perfect programme of paid employment and university study to create a new and rewarding career p...
14 June 2021
A pilot project between Ingeus and APCOA Parking, an international company with an operating base in Wigan, is creating work opportunities for local j...
8 June 2021
He had the enthusiasm to succeed but a lack of confidence was a stumbling block for university graduate Ben Calcutt. Not only was there the pandemic t...
6 June 2021
If you are currently looking for work then volunteering is a good way not only to support the communities you care about and to fill some time product...
4 June 2021
As a design manager, Kate from Greater Manchester was used to visualising future British fashion. When she lost her job, Kate decided to design a diff...
3 June 2021
Ingeus has compiled a series of top interview tips from employers when considering a candidate’s key skills. Find out how to impress the boss.
Owning your own business can offer a lot of flexibility and control over your life, helping you to maintain a work-life balance. However, there are ma...
1 June 2021
Shanae Dunkley sought help from an employment support programme in the West Midlands – now she has a new career helping unemployed people to improve t...
31 May 2021
Ingeus UK is delighted to announce that we have been awarded new contracts to give Universal Credit claimants enhanced support to find jobs in their l...
25 April 2021
Like millions of others you may have found an escape from the stress and boredom of the pandemic lockdowns by heading outdoors. Whether it’s on a balc...
13 April 2021
Interviews aren’t just about answering questions correctly, it’s just as important that you ask the right kind of questions too. Asking your prospecti...
12 April 2021
Thanks to the ease of online applications, recruiters receive a flood of applications for each vacancy, but going through piles of CVs by hand is a co...
7 April 2021
A young man who fled war-torn Syria to make a better life for himself has clinched an exciting new job thanks to JETS. Husam Numan joined the programm...
6 April 2021
For talented Ballroom and Latin dancer Ryan Ward, losing his part-time job at a dance centre stricken by the pandemic not only took the spring from hi...
5 April 2021
All was going well for business professional David Pritchard until the pandemic tore through the country last year and left him without any clients. H...
“Listening to other people’s experiences was so helpful and I no longer felt worthless.”
Gabriela Benewiat has always described herself as a person with great empathy for others. Now she believes she has found her true calling in her new r...
Job interviews can be a challenging experience, whether it's your first time or you're on familiar ground. How can you ensure you create the best impr...
22 March 2021
Let’s face it - interviews are scary. The best way to make them less daunting is to properly prepare.
9 March 2021
“Ingeus came to the rescue and purchased a replacement laptop and headset to enable me to begin my new job. Ingeus was a life saver.”
28 February 2021
The pandemic has seen face-to-face interviews replaced with phone and video calls, which can present some unfamiliar challenges. Our top tips will hel...
27 January 2021
Appraisals are part of working life so, if you’re serious about your job and want to make a go of it, then grab this opportunity.
9 January 2021
"I work with lots of other people my age so it’s fun, but I also feel useful and like I’m contributing at home... Christmas will certainly be much che...
7 December 2020
“I do my research and make sure that the Ingeus client I put forward has the appropriate skills and aptitude for the work on offer.” - Mark Kee
19 November 2020
“...having an edge, an added advantage as you apply for roles, is so important. iWorks gives you that.”
6 October 2020
5 October 2020
How are your super-six skills shaping up? These are the attributes that prospective employers always prize. Ingeus employment advisor Lloyd Kingston u...
27 September 2020
Ten reasons why having a helping hand can get you the best employees for your vacancies
11 September 2020
Don’t go it alone: Ten good reasons why you should self-refer to an employability programme if you're looking for work.
25 August 2020
‘You are amazing’ - the heartfelt message from a single mother of three who needed help to find a job and a new home to get her life back on track. In...
19 August 2020
Unemployed Courtney Green was determined to play her part as lockdown restrictions
1 August 2020
Ingeus client Clive Taylor has finally found his calling after being supported to launch his new venture: Graves Taylored
3 May 2020
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