Today at St Francis Employability, we welcomed Sukhy from Warwickshire Police for an informative and engaging session that helped our clients build confidence and take away practical advice and fresh ideas. Our small group created a welcoming space for open conversation, questions and shared experiences. Participants contributed thoughtful points, making the discussion valuable for everyone involved. A big thank you to Sukhy for his time, encouragement and enthusiasm, and to

October is Stoptober, a great opportunity to take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free future. Quitting smoking can have benefits for your health, wellbeing and finances – and it’s never too late to make a change. 💚 Thinking about quitting?✔️ Set a quit date✔️ Tell someone you trust✔️ Identify your triggers✔️ Get support when you need it✔️ Celebrate every smoke-free day Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Support is available to help you quit. This Stoptober,

We have made a online magazine that showcases a lot of what we have to offer here at St Francis Employability, please take a look! Online Flipbook #StFrancisEmployability

💚 Stronger Minds, Brighter Futures At St Francis Employability, we believe everyone should feel: Welcome • Supported • Valued • Connected This World Mental Health Day, let’s make time to talk, listen, connect and support one another. Good mental health helps us learn, grow and thrive. It’s okay to ask for help. #StFrancisEmployability #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay

St Francis Employability team David and Danielle were attending the DWP first jobs fair designed specifically for job seekers with neurodiversity, held at the Herbert Art Gallery the event was held in the large open space and with limited attendees and well spaced out tables it lead to a very relaxing atmosphere where our team could promote our employment support and volunteering opportunities. Not only that but this was the first time we have ever hosted out stand under Dipp

Last week saw us help help a client apply for a Blue Badge which will be a huge benefit to them and their ability to go out. Could you be eligible? If you get Higher Rate Mobility element of DLA or score 8+ points in the “Moving Around” descriptor of Personal Independence Payment mobility component, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. Need help to apply, please contact Nic on 07387 66 83 22. #StFrancisEmployability #Support #BlueBadge #Benefits #CouldYouBeEligible

Client given advice on claiming Pension Credit as they were struggling to pay their bills and buy food on their present income. A benefit check showed she was entitled to Pension Credit. Could you be eligible? If your total household income including any wages, private and state pensions is less than £227.10 per week as a single person or £346.60 as a couple and you have savings under £16,000, you may be entitled to this additional financial help from the DWP. Please call

Remember you must report any changes in your circumstances as soon as they happen to the DWP or Coventry Council, even if you're not sure whether they affect your benefits. This ensures you are not being overpaid benefits that you would need to pay back at a later date or it could mean an increase to your income. Examples of changes you must report include if: o You move house o Who lives with you changes o If you have a health issue (you may be entitled to more mone

Last week we assisted a client who was having problems with his Private Landlord. He was experiencing disrepair issues and the Landlord was not following the policies laid out in the new Renters Rights Act 2026 in giving the client adequate notice to leave. Unfortunately, it did lead to an illegal eviction and client had to report to the Council as homeless and is in the process of being rehoused but, in working with Coventry Council Housing Enforcement Team, we have assis

I am just preparing now for my new employability students and it is the 24th cohort I will have taught and it begins next week. I never get bored of it! I have seen so many students empowered with new job search, interview and teamwork skills and - very important - confidence! It has also been really good to see some gain employment! I had a previous student who came in today with a beaming face and told me how grateful she was for the skills she had previously learned. I am

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the National Careers Service for supporting our clients at St Francis Employability over the past two quarters. Having Xolani with us every Friday has been incredibly valuable. Her guidance, encouragement and practical advice have helped our clients explore their options, build confidence and take positive steps towards employment. Thank you, Xolani, and the whole team for your dedication and the care you bring to your work. We

The scheme is designed to help those in receipt of a low income and struggling to pay their water charges, ensuring that water bills remain affordable for all customers. The BDS offers: Discounts on Water Bills: Eligible customers can receive a discount on their Severn Trent water bill, potentially up to 70% off the average bill. Payment Plans: The scheme designates a new payment plan for customers, which includes payments towards any outstanding debt on the account. Pa

When you move you have a lot going on but please remember to always take meter readings . When you leave a property supply readings to your present supplier to get a closing bill, you may need to give them your new address so the bill can be sent there. If you fail to notify your supplier you are leaving or don't give readings your account will remain open. If the new tenant does not open an account on moving in, it will mean that your name is still on the bill and you could

We’re excited to welcome The Hill Group to St Francis Employability for a special employer session exploring careers and opportunities within the construction industry. 📅 Tuesday 29 September 2026 ⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm 📍 St Francis Employability, Links Road, Coventry, CV6 3DQ Come along and hear directly from an employer about construction career pathways, entry requirements and CSCS cards, what makes a great candidate, and what employers look for when recruiting. Whether you

Fun in our new Cleaning and ESOL course as we practise giving cleaning commands to each other! #CleaningCourse #Learning #NewSkills #StFrancisEmployability

August bank holiday on Monday, August 25 means many benefits arrive early. Payments due on August 23–25 will instead be made on Friday 22 August. This applies to major benefits: Universal Credit, Child Benefit, state pension, PIP, carer’s and attendance allowance. The early payments are to ensure families do not suffer from financial disruption so they can plan for bills, groceries, and back-to-school costs. #StFrancisEmployability #Benefits #BankHoliday

We are fortunate that Dr Bike aka Andrew is attending St Francis Employability over the next few weeks to offer FREE bike safety checks to keep you and your family cycling safe during the holidays. Dr Bike is able to to do a thorough safety check of your bike and time permitting complete minor repairs. Dr Bike will be coming back to St Francis Employability on, Wednesday 26th August, Thursday 3rd September and Monday 7th September between 9:30am - 1:30pm, no need to book just

Today we we very fortunate to have a visitor to help us keep our allotment watered, Ari, came to meet with Danielle and David to discuss our allotment project and look at all the vegetables we are growing for our community kitchen including our first cucumber. We are really pleased to be working with Ari to help offer people the opportunity to engage more with local green spaces in Radford including volunteering in our allotment. Ari is a Community Organiser from Grapevine Co

The St Francis Employability Employment team receiving their training to keep them up to date with the latest Safeguarding procedures at St Francis Employability. Team training like this is essential to make sure we maintain a high quality of service for our clients in line with current Government legislation, it's also great for team moral and sharing ideas for how to offer support to each other and the clients in difficult situations. #StFrancisEmployability #TeamTraining #

Looking for work... In work and want to know more... Want to develop your workplace skills and knowledge... Then this could be the course for you!! Our Steps to Success course takes place each week and covers topics such as AI in the workplace, workers rights, mental wellbeing and ends with a professional mock interview! The next Steps 2 Success course starts on Tuesday 21st July, if you would like more information please contact David via the details on the poster. #StFranci