The Recruitables Project - Care Leavers Employer Network Feedback
30/10/2025
The Recruitables Project is being led by The Warren in Hull.
As
part of the project, they are looking to reach out and gather feedback from businesses
around the idea of creating a network of employers who can support each other
to hire and retain care leavers in the area.
The Idea:
The
project wants to create a peer support and learning network for employers who are
(or want to be) inclusive of care leavers. The aim is to make it easier for
employers to:
1.
Share
good practice (e.g. how to support care leavers in recruitment, onboarding, and
retention).
2.
Access
guidance and training from others with experience.
3.
Find
encouragement and confidence to take practical steps towards employing care
leavers.
4.
Connect
with local partners (colleges, The Warren etc.).
The
network could start as something 'light-touch', for example:
1.
An
informal online group or mailing list for sharing updates and resources.
2.
Quarterly
meetups (in person or virtual) hosted by a few committed employers.
3.
A
'buddy' system pairing experienced inclusive employers with those just starting
out.
Research and Development Questions:
As
an essential part of developing the idea of a dedicated network of employers,
there are some key questions which The Recruitables Project would like your
feedback on as an employer. Please could you take a few minutes to click this
link and complete the questions:
https://forms.office.com/e/gPtU3e2iyu.
Challenges:
The
project is already aware of some of the challenges faced by this idea,
including:
1.
Employers
may struggle to commit time to attend meetings or engage with the network.
2.
Some
may not see the immediate benefit of connecting with other employers on this
topic.
3.
Risk
of overlap with existing initiatives or forums (we don't want to
duplicate efforts.)
4.
The
network may start small, so initial impact might feel limited.
However,
they do welcome your open and honest feedback.
Please
note that the answers to these questions are being gathered by CR Reynolds
Limited on behalf of The Recruitables Project.
Thank
you in advance for your support.
