In a first for the North West, Sefton Council has launched the Caring Business Charter alongside local businesses, partners and care experienced young people.
The Charter represents a commitment from local business and partners to offer high quality opportunities to young people who have experience of the care system. Some businesses have committed to guaranteed interviews for care experienced young people or work experience, while others have committed to paid roles and apprenticeships.
The list of signatories to date stands at some 65 businesses and covers a range of industries from construction and project management to hospitality and healthcare.
Signatories include:
| K2 Architects | Sefton New Directions Ltd | Sandway Homes | King George V College | Southport College |
| Mikhail Hotels and Leisure Group | Sefton Hospitality Operations Ltd | Dowhigh Construction | Adaptive Comms Ltd | Richardson's Healthcare |
| Elevate EBP | Bliss Hotels | Agilisys | Hugh Baird College | Avison Young |
| Peel Ports | Barnfield Construction | Forth Homes | NSL Ltd | Fletchers Group |
| Turley | Plusdane | Everton in the Community | Prima Group | South Sefton PCN |
| Brabners | Split Perspectivz | The Learning Rooms | Active Minds | Birkdale Park |
| Brothers of Charity | Seaforth Information Network | Carah Care | Fernley Day Care /The Poor Servants of the Mother of God | Caring Connections |
| New Start Homes | Berkeley Shaw | KM Real Estate (formerly Keppie Massie) | Repear Ltd | Abode |
| Ellandi/ Savills | WSP | Merseycare |
We are still keen to hear from any local organisations who may be interested in signing up to the charter, or who want to know more about how they can take part in our scheme.
Please contact Stephen Watson, Executive Director for a chat about how your business can help our young people here in Sefton.