A team based at The Beehive, Honiton is now helping unemployed people to find work in the local area, under the Government's Restart scheme. Motiv-8 offers a range of support and training to people referred by Jobcentre Plus. In this article they give more detail about what they do and how they're hoping to make 'a huge difference' to the individuals they help, and the wider community.

Motiv-8 have been selected as a local specialist delivery partner to deliver expert provision in the East Devon area. Their coaches will work closely alongside each individual to get to know their aspirations, strengths and develop a personalised package of support, tailored to both individual and local need.

Support will include regular one-to-one coaching, pro-active job search including CVs and interview preparation, vocational qualifications and 24-hour access to an online portal packed full of job search resources, vacancies and e-learning. Each participant will also be offered immediate digital support to anyone who needs to build their digital skills by providing training, equipment and connectivity so they feel motivated to engage with online job search and related activities.

A long track record of helping people find work

Established in 2013, Motiv-8 has successfully been delivering coaching and mentoring programmes across the UK to support those furthest from employment, released from prison, suffering with depression and anxiety or those who find themselves homeless.

Restart is a brand-new government programme that will support thousands of people who have been out of work and claiming Universal Credit for at least 12 months to build confidence, skills and find work. It is part of the Government's wider 'Plan for Jobs' to help people who have lost their jobs as a result of Covid-19 to get back on the road to recovery.

Launched on 28 June 2021, across the South West of England, from Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, Seetec Pluss will empower 106,000 people over the next four years to break down any barriers that might be holding them back from finding employment. The scheme will provide up to 12 months' help for each participant.

Motiv-8 will work closely with local government, local enterprise partnerships and employers, where we will integrate Restart with existing employment provision to identify gaps, growth sectors and align services to emerging local need.

Ed Atter, CEO, Motiv-8 said: "We are thrilled to be named as a delivery partner with Seetec Pluss for the Restart Scheme. This scheme will make a huge difference to individuals, their families and the communities within East Devon.

"We are particularly pleased to be opening a new delivery location at the Beehive in Honiton. As a company which is based in East Devon, we look forward to supporting local people to move forward after such a challenging 18 months."