SOFEA

Today, we’re proud to celebrate Employability Day and reflect on the impact we've had supporting individuals from all walks of life on their journey to finding meaningful employment. Through our No Limits Programme, funded by the UK government through the Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (OxLEP) and in partnership with Aspire Oxfordshire, we’ve been helping people in countless ways—from providing travel bursaries for those attending college, to offering one-to-one support with CV writing, apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and preparing both young and older individuals for the workforce. One of the stories we’re especially proud of is Joel’s. He came to us unsure about his future, but with tailored support and guidance, we helped him navigate his job search. Within just a few weeks of collaboration, No Limits facilitated three interviews for Joel, leveraging our network and resources to provide valuable opportunities in the engineering field. This journey provided him with stability, purpose, and a renewed sense of hope—all made possible through our strategic support and collaborative efforts. Now, Joel is on track to pursue a career he’s passionate about, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! At SOFEA, we believe everyone deserves the chance to achieve their potential, regardless of where they start. By helping individuals find their path, we’re not just building careers—we’re building futures. If you or someone you know needs help navigating their job search or career development, we’re here for you! Let’s continue making a difference together. #EmployabilityDay #NoLimitsProgramme #CareerSupport #JobSearch #CVHelp #Apprenticeships #BuildingFutures #EngineeringOpportunities #YouthEmployment #CommunitySupport #StabilityAndPurpose #StrategicSupport #UKGovernmentFunded #OxLEPSkills #AspirePartnership #TogetherWeThrive

A big thank you to the corporate volunteers from Nominet who joined us in our FareShare UK warehouse to help us pick and pack food deliveries for our beneficiaries. We really appreciate all your hard work and hope to see you again soon. #CorporateVolunteering #GoodCause #ThankYou

Tomorrow, Andy Evans, the Food Sourcing Officer at SOFEA which encompasses FareShare UK Thames Valley and South Midlands, will set off on a 1,000km sponsored walk from France to Spain to raise £5,000 to support an extra young person in the SOFEA programme. To support Andy in his endeavour, please donate what you can to his JustGiving page: https://lnkd.in/eZNuz-8D #SOFEA #FareShare #SponsoredWalk #BestFootForward #GoAndy

Calling all job hunters! The deadline for the Social Media and Marketing Lead vacancy closes on Tuesday the 10th of September, while the closing date for the Senior Youth and Community Engagement Worker position is Friday the 27th of September. SOFEA is also looking for a candidate to fill the SEN Maths Teacher role so don't hesitate to send in an application! For more information, visit: www.sofea.uk.com/vacancies or click the links in our bio. #SOFEA #CharityJob #ApplyNow

Last week we were very fortunate to be joined in our FareShare UK warehouse by volunteers from the Oxfordshire County Council Healthy Oxon who were rolling up their sleeves and helping us pick and pack food for our beneficiaries. Thanks for all your hard work and we look forward to seeing you back soon! #CorporateVolunteers #ThankYou #GoodCause

There is no doubt Social Prescribing is a great community initiative, but here are some stats that really put it into perspective. Social prescribing not only supports participants, but also our GPs and surgeries, community groups and organisations; connecting us all towards a common goal: happier, healthier communities. As our highlight week draws to a close, we would like to remind you how easy it is to get involved, if you need 1-1 support yourself, or if you want to get involved as an organisation just visit our website. There are so many fantastic initiatives in Didcot, so the more opportunities we have to work together, the better! Link to self-referral for Didcot GP patients in our bio (via the SOFEA website). #socialprescribing #didcotpcn #community #support

How does Social Prescribing work in Didcot? Well… it starts with Community! Here are just a few of our amazing partners and organisations who work alongside us to make Social Prescribing a success. It starts with a conversation, building relationships, and collaboration. We are fortunate to have a huge pool of expertise within this partnership, and having so many organisations involved means we can offer the best possible support to our beneficiaries. If you are a community group or organisation in Didcot and would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected] or visit our website. Age UK Oxfordshire Rachel Ward Soha Housing Restore (Rehabilitation Services Trust For Oxfordshire Re-Employment) Be Free Young Carers TRAIN - Inspiring Young People Job Centre Plus Sustainable Didcot #socialprescribing #didcotpcn #community #support

How does Social Prescribing work in Didcot? Well… it starts with Community! Here are just a few of our amazing partners and organisations who work alongside us to make Social Prescribing a success. It starts with a conversation, building relationships, and collaboration. We are fortunate to have a huge pool of expertise within this partnership, and having so many organisations involved means we can offer the best possible support to our beneficiaries. If you are a community group or organisation in Didcot and would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected] or visit our website. Age UK Oxfordshire Rachel Ward Soha Housing Restore (Rehabilitation Services Trust For Oxfordshire Re-Employment) Be Free Young Carers TRAIN - Inspiring Young People Job Centre Plus Sustainable Didcot #socialprescribing #didcotpcn #community #support

Social Prescribing really can empower people to transform their lives. Today’s post highlights some real-life stories of how people have made positive change, as a result of Social Prescribing support in Didcot. If you need someone to listen and offer guidance, swipe to the last photo in today’s post, or click the link in our bio.   #socialprescribing #didcotpcn #support #community

Meet our Social Prescriber Link Workers Kelsey and Selina, and SOFEA’s Nutritional Therapist Kerry. Today’s post highlights what they do and how they can support you. To access this support, you can: 1. Speak with your GP 2. Self-refer on the SOFEA website: https://lnkd.in/eVERDgnC 3. Access the Nutritional Therapy Clinics via your GP, Diabetic Nurse, or through our Link Workers. #socialprescribing #didcotpcn #support #nutrition #community