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 19 years experience, she is qualified to Level 4 in Information, Advice, and Guidance, and provides the team with strategic leadership. Barri Ghai has 8 years experience in the recruitment & training industry and is in charge of operations for the organisation. Barri also has a Level 4 IAG qualification, is PTLLS trained, and is a fully qualified NVQ assessor. He is responsible for project management and delivery, and the recruitment of apprentices. Cherry Clayton is the Guidance Advisor for the Way to Work team, and has been with the service for 12 years. She is highly experienced and also fully qualified to Level 4 in IAG. Cherry carrys out all inductions, learner visits & reviews, and interviews applicants. Pamela Ridgers is the Project Co-ordinator and is responsible for the management of the Vtalent Year Project. Pam is an experienced trainer and is also PTLLS qualified.
About Us
What is Way to Work?
Part of the Childrens’ Services & Culture directorate within London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Not-for-profit community business receiving funds from the Skills Funding Agency (SFL) 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 Childrens’ Services & Culture Directorate of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council. Although part of the local authority, 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.
