An ERSS Framework Provider across the Yorkshire & the Humber lot, BEST is the Prime Contractor for the Work Programme in West Yorkshire and Mandatory Work Activity across the Y&H CPA. We also deliver LA and SFA programmes and in 2010 supported over 30,000 customers on their journey towards sustained employment.
| Legal Status |
Company Limited by Guarantee |
| Year Established |
1988 |
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25 years in delivery of Employment and Skills Provision |
| Number of Employees |
101-500 |
| Annual Turnover |
Over £1 million |
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30 customers supported annually on Government Contracts |
| Quality Accreditations |
- Customer First
- Investors in People
- JCP Two Ticks
- Matrix Standard
- Momenta
- Positive about Disability
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| Customer Groups |
- Basic Skill Need
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
- Disadvantaged Groups
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Ex Offenders
- Homeless
- Incapacity Benefit (IB) Claimants
- JSA Claimants
- Learning Difficulties or Disabilities
- Lone Parents
- Long Term Unemployed
- Not in Education, Employment and Training (NEETs)
- Older People (50+)
- Young People (18 - 24)
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| Vocational Sectors |
- Business and Professional Services
- Catering, Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
- Construction and Engineering
- Early Years and Childcare
- Environmental and Land Based Industries
- Health and Social Care
- IT and Telecommunications
- Manufacturing (inc. Food and Drink)
- Public Services
- Retail and Customer Services
- Utilities (Water, Gas, Electric, Waste)
- Warehousing, Logistics and Transportation
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Services |
- Action Planning
- Assessment
- Employability Skills Development
- Employer Relationships (Vacancies)
- End to End Customer Journey
- In Work Support
- Job Search Activity
- National Vocational Qualificiations (NVQs)
- Progress Reviews
- Progression Planning
- Skills for Life
- Soft Skills Development
- Training
- Translation Services
- Work Related Activity (Work Experience)
- Confidence/ Motivation Support
- Drug and Alcohol Support
- ESOL Support
- Finance and Debt Support
- Housing/ Homeless Support
- Transport Advice
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