Who we are
Our Job Coaches can offer you support if you are looking to move into work or training if that’s what you would like to do.
Rooftop Housing Group are part of Fusion, a partnership between local Housing Providers and Voluntary Organisations and proud to be carrying out the Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project funded through the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.
You can be supported by a dedicated Job Coach and offered a personalised package of support that’s based on your own strengths, needs and circumstances.
Job Coaches will help you with your CV, your cover letters, completing application, getting ready for interviews. using computers or any other support you and your Job Coach feel you need.
About Fusion
Fusion was created in 2014 with the vision of Housing Partners and specialist local Voluntary Community Sector organisations coming together to deliver Worcestershire wide employment solutions and providing better, more comprehensive and coherent services; producing valuable outcomes for residents in need of help moving into sustainable paid employment.
Vestia Community Trust led the work to establish Fusion and act as lead in the delivery of Building Better Opportunities, Local Enterprise Partnership/Lottery contracts in Worcestershire. Having been successful, a county-wide programme of Employment Support for those furthest from the job market has now been established.
Building Better Opportunities
Building Better Opportunities is designed to help local people move closer to or into employment, improve lives and secure the future prosperity of Worcestershire. Fusion has been successful to date in being awarded two contracts which have brought a £2 million investment into the county to support this.
BBO commenced in Worcestershire in October 2016 and has brought together 12 delivery partners with specialist subject knowledge of housing, homelessness, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, criminal justice and mental ill health offering all of our participants a safe and informed route to move them forwards.
Tailored, one-to-one support to get you back on track and remove barriers to work. From the day we meet you to your first pay cheque, we will be on hand to support you to gain the skills needed to move into work, life coaching and personal development at a pace that suits you and your circumstances. No matter what stage of your employment journey, Fusion through Building Better Opportunities is here to help.
Our Job Coaches
Nick Bennett
Hi I’m Nick and I’m a Job Coach for Rooftop Housing. I help people across the Wychavon District into or closer to work, education, job searching and training. My background is working with people with disabilities, providing in-work support and helping children with behaviour, social and emotional needs in mainstream schools.
Gemma McKay
Hello, my name is Gemma and I am a Job Coach at Rooftop Housing Group. I support people across the district of Wychavon, to help them reach their full potential. I am approachable, enthusiastic and passionate about helping people to achieve their goals such as finding sustainable employment.
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Interested? Want to know more?
We are happy to discuss how BBO can help you,
Please contact us for more information and applications.