A Merseyside CIC is offering free coaching and workshops to the unemployed in a bid to help local people build their confidence and gain more direction in their job search.
Jigsaw Coaching supports people who are unemployed to improve their self-belief, explore options to find out what work suits them and develop an action plan to move towards it.
Their upcoming ‘Progress Through Peer Support’ programme will allow those taking part to develop skills in mentoring on an accredited course that looks to improve their job options and strengthen their CVs. Acquiring ‘Peer Mentoring Skills’ has been shown to improve teamwork, empathy, communication, problem-solving and dealing with customers.
The project will also enable participants to discuss their experiences and address barriers with peers over 8 weekly workshops; sharing coping strategies and helping to reduce feelings of isolation.
Jigsaw has been working with members of the public who struggle to find employment for the past 4 years, particularly helping those with visual impairments (VIs), other disabilities and health conditions, the long term unemployed, and more recently, those who have lost their job due to the impact of the pandemic and are now finding there are limited opportunities available.
Jigsaw also works with people who are already in work but dissatisfied with their job or looking for a career change.
Jigsaw’s founder, Jill Barlow, said: “I set up Jigsaw Coaching CIC to help people to find out what matters to them and how to create the life they desire. The Jigsaw approach uses empathy and creativity to support clients, particularly people going through a transition in their life, or looking for better health at work. I’m also interested in supporting people with a disability or long-term health condition to find meaningful work.”
For more information or to refer someone onto the course, please email hello@jigsaw.uk.net or call 07970 722054.
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