Spiral Skills

Who we are

At Spiral Skills, we are honoured to work with 1000 extraordinary young people a year. These 14 -25-year-olds often come from communities impacted by socio-economic disparities and lack the support systems and access to opportunities essential for success. With diverse learning styles and needs or English as their second language, they face complex challenges that often lead to isolation or educational exclusion. We believe society is missing out on a wealth of untapped potential among these young trailblazers.

Our services are designed to enhance young people’s skills, attitudes, and aspirations, supporting them at every stage of their journey to employment. Our innovative three-tiered employability programmes, delivered in partnership with pupil referral units, schools, and colleges, provide tailored support to meet the specific needs of each young person. We host immersive industry events and our annual Futures Festivals to connect young people with inspiring career opportunities. Additionally, our personalized employability mentoring services offer dedicated guidance and support for Lambeth residents aged 16-30, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. We collaborate with educators and employers to build a brighter future where all young people can achieve their full potential.

Our team of practitioners are representative of the young people we serve. They are experts in building trusted relationships, helping to develop essential skills and navigate their journey into employment. They are multilingual, experts in learning engagement and create the safe atmosphere needed to encourage young people to challenge themselves try something new.

Our culture and values

Spiral Skills core values are:

• Youth centered
• Collaborative
• Inclusive
• Enabling
• Fun

We value the development and well-being of our team, where all staff can benefit from:

• Enjoy flexible working days and hours
• Access to training and personal development budgets to an annual value of £300 per staff member
• Access to health and wellbeing budgets to an annual value of £360 per staff member
• Weekly tea and cake Wednesdays and socials 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and an additional Christmas period break
• Paid 3-month sabbatical policy after four years of continuous service

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

• We value all our employees equally

• Will ensure that all employees are treated with dignity and respect

• Will ensure that employees will receive the same contractual pay and benefits as a person of the Different Gender doing the same or broadly similar work

• Will promote equality of opportunity between men and women

• Will offer equal opportunities to all employees, and treat all employees the same  regardless of age, sex/gender, trans status, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy or maternity status, religion or belief

• Will not tolerate any discrimination against any employee or job applicant for any of the above reasons; any such discrimination will be considered as a disciplinary offence

• Will not tolerate any discrimination against a visitor or patient; any such discrimination will be considered as a disciplinary offence

• Will advertise externally and within the Practice all job vacancies; all applications will be welcomed and considered, irrespective of age, sex/gender, trans status, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief

• Will advertise within the Practice all opportunities for promotion, transfer and training; all applications will be welcomed and considered, irrespective of age, sex/gender, trans status, marital status, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief