CheckIN Works and Giraffe Trading
| Address | Various locations in Perth |
| Contact | Gareth Ruddock / Sarah Bradley |
| Phone Number | 01738449227 / 633887 |
| info@checkin-giraffe.uk | |
| Website | http://checkin-giraffe.uk/ |
| Agency Brief | CheckIn Works operates across Perth & Kinross. Its aim is to improve accessibility to job opportunities for adults experiencing a diverse range of disabilities, mental ill-health, homelessness and other barriers to sustaining meaningful employment. |
| Target Client Group | 16+ |
| Programmes Offered | Work placements are available in catering, retail, hospitality and gardening. These are offered at 5 venues - Ladeside Training Centre; Springlands Walled Garden, Giraffe Cafe and Gift Shop; Stir it Up Cookery Training School and Mill Street Café. The focus is on 1:1 Employability support - personal development and gaining of valuable work skills and experience. Jobclubs assist with job applications, interview techniques, CV writing, etc. In addition the organisation offers volunteering and mentoring opportunities. |
| Eligibility | Individuals with learning difficulties, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and mental health issues. |
| Referral | Self referral and through partner agencies (forms available on the webpage) |
| Outcome | Working towards building up hours of attendance and commitment- development of skills and confidence - ready to make next steps |
| Progression | Further training, education, volunteering, and supported employment and employment |
Stages Covered
Stage 1 Referral/Engagement Activity - Examples of this is early engagement activity, identification of client need and development of an action plan.
Stage 2 Barrier Removal - Examples of this is barrier removal activities and confidence building, support to develop core skills such as numeracy and literacy, holistic activities linked to individual needs and employability skills.
Stage 3 Vocational Activity - Examples of this may include job search, work experience, employability skills and accredited pre-employment training for core skills.
Stage 4 Employer Engagement and Job Matching - Activities may include employer engagement through work experience and job matching, mentoring and supporting clients in the work place.
Stage 5 In work/Aftercare - Support to help the client to sustain employment, upskilling/work force development, Mas and support business start up.
To learn more about the different stages, please read our 
Employability Pipeline [360Kb] page.