Jackie Last, Sarah Law, Manny Heywood, Mohammed Ramzan, Zahra Jamal and new manager Ezra Durant are on hand to assist all local people seeking employment, training and full-time work.
At Work Recruitment say the aim is to target black and ethnic, hard to reach groups, in and around Sheffield, offering experienced mentoring while motivating, negotiating and educating people back into work. This initiative was established in 1993 and opened a branch in October 2004 inside Spital Hill Plaza.
“At Work are recruitment consultants offering their service to the public totally free of charge,” explains Mohammed Ramzan. “We have connections with a lot of retail and sales employers like Macro, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Currys and others, our job is to find employable people for those companies.”
“We are also working closely with employers to help develop a recruitment drive that breaks down any barriers that prevent ethnic integration into Sheffield mainstream workforce,” continues Mohammed.
“We also deal with people who have very little work experience,” adds manager Ezra Durant. “Our staff will register clients and find out their capabilities, especially those with refugee status who in many cases have work experience but lack the communication skills. The fact that we can find employment for people who are often difficult to place is very rewarding. The majority of candidates come from ethnic minority groups where barriers to employment are often language and skill based, but At Work Recruitment are committed to finding a job for anyone who wants one.
We are thrilled that our new branch is forging positive relationships with local employers who are committed to corporate social responsibility and that our excellent team at the branch are creating life changing opportunities for ethnic minorities in Sheffield.”
At Work Recruitment situated at Spital Hill Plaza is open from 9am till 5pm Monday–Friday, for any further information contact 278 7878.
by Rob Smith