Only a Pavement Away
Only a Pavement Away
Doesn't provide shelter
Provides guidance
Provides new skill learning
Doesn't accept time
Doesn't accept things
Doesn't accept money
Service Type
Help into employment and online learning
Operating Hours
9am - 5pm Mon - Fri
Eligibility & Referral
Any candidates referred must be introduced by a charity or organisation. To apply for a job the candidate must be work ready
Service Description
Only a Pavement Away (OAPA) is the charity for the employment of people facing homelessness, ex-offenders and veterans into careers within the hospitality industry.
Any candidates referred to Only a Pavement Away must be introduced by a charity or organisation. To apply for a job the candidate must be work ready (NI Number/right to work documentation and bank account). The charity must be able to offer up to 12 months of support for a candidate once employed.
Key functions & activities offered
Key functions include:
- A jobs board that connects charity partners with more than 50 employers in hospitality.
- Support to members, for example, through pay gap fund - topping up furloughed OAPA members pay to 100%.
- A plan to introduce free online courses for members and candidates.