THE BASICS 5 months, full time Mon-Fri 10-6pm, to start May 2018 Paid at London Living Wage (£10.20 per hour) Strong potential for this to turn into a permanent role for the right person
I had this dream ever since I was 12 years old that by the time I retire, I want to move to Hawaii and build my own house. Yes, I’m going to build my house in Hawaii!
As 2018 begins, it’s vital we keep the spotlight on care leavers. These are tumultuous times, where big political and economic issues like Brexit draw attention away from some of our most pressing social issues. Here in the third sector we cannot let this happen. We must shout even louder – and campaign even harder …
When you think of the dream job, what do you think about? How much money you’ll be earning? Who you’ll be working with? Who you’ll get to meet? What you’ll be able to learn? But do you give a thought to what you’ll actually be doing?
When Sephora, aged 22, first stepped through the Drive Forward doors in the summer of 2017, her first thoughts were “will they really be able to help me with what I am looking for?” Young people leaving the care system are referred from one service to the next and not all are able to help …
We’re here to make a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they’re coming from, we’re on a mission to help open doors and give them the skills, confidence and inspiration to make some momentum and realise their full potential.
