A unique opportunity for women aged 18+ to start their career with Places for People
We are pleased to be the training provider for ‘Women into Trades’, partnering with Places for People, Positive Transformation Group and Women into Construction to support women to start their career in trades – working towards a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
“We need more women in construction to reflect the society we live in. Women use the spaces, so they should be building them too.”
– Women in Construction.
About the programme
Less than 1% of people working on tools in the construction sector are women. Places for People wants to change this by delivering a unique training programme where young women interested in starting out in a career in trades are empowered with the skills and support to progress and enter into sustainable employment.
The specialist programme features inspirational Q+A sessions with women industry speakers and mentor support during their work placements to learn and practice skills with the Places for People maintenance and repair teams in Derby, Edinburgh, Huntingdon, Leeds, Milton Keynes and Preston.
Successful candidates will progress onto a Level 2 Property Maintenance Apprenticeship or be supported into further training or employment opportunities.
Debi Marriott-Lavery, Group Executive Director – Affordable Housing from Places for People says: “We are delighted to be a part of Women into Trade, partnering with the Positive Transformation Group and Women into Construction. We are committed to working with our partners to break down the barriers which prevent women from pursuing trade roles. Being part of this enables us to drive forward much-needed change for women in the industry, as well as developing the diversity and skillset of our workforce, supporting our vision to build sustainable communities that work for everyone.”
About Places for People
Places for People‘s work impacts on the lives of many people across the UK, providing homes to live in, communities to retire to, places to stay active, supported homes for independent living and student accommodation.
You will be joining their Affordable Housing team who manage over 77,000 affordable rented homes in the UK and employ circa. 2,200 employees. The team are dedicated to ensuring they provide a service that enables customers to live their best lives in their properties and are a modern, relevant business that is fit for the future. They are also committed to helping everyone who works with them to feel safe, engaged, rewarded and that they are given opportunities to reach their full potential
Places for People recognises the benefits from the hard work and expertise of their staff. In return they have created a comprehensive benefits package that includes a wide range of deals, discounts and special offers to make life just that little bit easier.
The benefits package includes all of the things you’d expect from a good employer – such as a pension, generous annual leave allowance, sick pay and family friendly working options.
However it doesn’t stop there, Places for People also offer learning and development opportunities and run reward and recognition initiatives, such as their Star Awards.
Start your career with Places for People - find out more and apply today!
The 7-week traineeship includes initial online learning and a high-quality work experience placement with the Places for People maintenance and repair teams and:
- Q+ A sessions with Women Industry Speakers
- Graduation Ceremony
- FREE Toolkit on completion
As part of the traineeship you will also gain qualifications in Multiskills, Health and Safety and obtain your CSCS Card.
If required, support for maths and English will also be given.