The Staff

All Way to Work staff are employed by The London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames Council and are CRB checked.

Mary Castledine is the Manager of the service, and has over 15 years experience, she is qualified to Level 4 in Information, Advice, and Guidance. Barri Ghai has 7 years experience in the recruitment & training industry and is in charge of operations for the organisation. He is also qualified to Level 4 in Information, Advice, and Guidance. Cherry Clayton is the Guidance Advisor, and has been with Way to Work for 11 years. She is highly experienced and also fully qualified to Level 4 in IAG. Cherry conducts all inductions, learner visits, and assists with the applicant recruitment interviews. Amber Amey is the Way to Work Apprentice Administrator. She has been with the team since May 2008, and is completing an apprenticeship at Level 2 in business administration.


About Us

What is Way to Work?

Part of the Education and Childrens Services directorate within London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Not-for-profit community business receiving funds from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and employers (no funding is provided from Richmond Council).

The aim of Way to Work is to provide jobs with training for young people aged 16+ with employers who value young people and encourage them to achieve their potential.

 

Way to Work links to LBRUT

Way to Work is a service operated by the Education and Childrens’ Services Directorate of Richmond Council.  Although part of the Council, Way to Work is free to engage with young people and employers across other parts of the capital.

 

What do we do?

We provide a high quality recruitment service which helps employers recruit suitable young people who are willing to learn.

We provide high quality apprenticeships which develop work skills and prepare young people for career success.

We work hard to improve the quality of our services by evaluating what we provide, asking our customers' views and bringing in expert help.