About Careers In Action

The purpose of Careers in Action Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency is to provide a high-quality employer-responsive service which fills gaps for apprenticeship demand in non-traditional job roles while helping to increase participation from disadvantaged groups. Our agency removes employer barriers and administrative burdens while addressing the policy priority of enabling employers with shorter-term work opportunities to engage and benefit from the Apprenticeship programme.

Careers in Action’s mission is to improve life chances for the most disadvantaged. We will work with employers who share our ethos and are committed to providing a high-quality and rewarding experience for apprentices. We will support host employers in the coordination and support of apprentices to ensure placement experiences are positive and fulfilling

Key sectors, professions, geographies

Careers in Action operates in London with a focus on key sectors including:

• Railway

• Engineering and Construction

• Childcare and Care Services

• Business Services

• Digital Media and Marketing

• Voluntary/Community Sectors

High-quality placement experiences

Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency ensures placements are suitable & apprentices are on the right apprenticeship standard by undertaking rigorous pre-application briefings & two-stage interview/selection process with Apprentices. Working closely with training providers to establish candidate needs/aspirations/prior experience to assess employer & apprentice needs. On-the-job training requirements with host employers & training providers will be coordinated to provide clear guidance regarding requirements to host employers

Our internal H&S systems are externally audited and validated by Citations twice a year and all our staff undertake mandatory H&S training with frequent updates and refreshers. Most of our staff are fully trained 1st Aiders and all our managers are IOSH trained ensuring staff have an excellent understanding of H&S legislation, procedures & requirements.

We will provide in-depth H&S briefing and induction for all apprentices, including clear information on their H&S rights and responsibilities. All apprentices will be issued a Safe Learner guide and will complete mandatory H&S e-learning. Apprentices will be issued with any required PPE &/or specialist equipment & will have appropriate support in raising/dealing with any H&S-related concern

Safeguarding measures for apprentices

Careers in Action has effective systems in place to ensure the safeguarding of all apprentices, in particular young apprentices & vulnerable adults. We hold Leaders in Safeguarding kitemark & all staff have safeguarding L2/L3 accreditation

Staff experience and expertise

All staff have experience of supporting apprentices & have excellent understanding of apprenticeship processes & regulatory requirements. Project staff hold Advice & Guidance qualifications at L3 or above.